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JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Funding for First Nation business planning
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 16,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The JEDI Aboriginal Development Fund supports business and community economic development planning in First Nation communities in New Brunswick. It can cover up to 50% of eligible planning costs, to a maximum of $8,000 for community economic development and $4,000 for business or entrepreneurship development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business plan development.
- Marketing plan development.
- Management training and mentoring.
- Business support activities.
- Seminars, workshops, and conference attendance.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs.
- Existing businesses.
- First Nation communities in New Brunswick.
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for the JEDI Aboriginal Development Fund grant. Specifically, companies involved in activities such as management, administration, communications, or evaluations, or those dealing with land, vehicles, vessels, or inventory costs are not eligible.
- Companies engaged in management, administration, communication, or evaluation activities.
- Companies dealing with land, vehicles, vessels, or inventory costs are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Business plans for start-up or expansion.
- Marketing plans.
- Management training.
- Mentoring and business support.
- Seminars, workshops, and conference attendance.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular salaries and expenses.
- Management, administration, communications, or evaluation costs.
- Land, vehicles, vessels, and inventory costs.
- Costs incurred before the proposal was received by JEDI Inc.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding is limited.
- No costs should be incurred before approval, except under the reach-back clause.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The program works on a reimbursement basis only.
- A two-month reach-back clause applies to some costs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development?
The JEDI Aboriginal Development Fund supports business and community economic development planning in First Nation communities in New Brunswick. It can cover up to 50% of eligible planning costs, to a maximum of $8,000 for community economic development and $4,000 for business or entrepreneurship development.
How much funding can be received?
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $16,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development program?
To be eligible for the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development program, you must:
First Nation communities in New Brunswick.
Entrepreneurs or existing businesses.
Business or community planning projects.
What expenses are eligible under JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development?
Business plan development.
Marketing plan development.
Management training and mentoring.
Business support activities.
Seminars, workshops, and conference attendance.
Who can I contact for more information about the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development?
You can contact Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) by email at info@jedinb.ca or by phone at 1-506-444-5650.
Where is the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development available?
The JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development is a Grant and Funding