JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED

• Contribution of up to 50% of total planning costs for community economic development projects, not exceeding $16,000.
• Contribution of up to 50% of total planning costs for business or entrepreneurship development projects, not exceeding $8,000.
• Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis only.
• Eligible for costs incurred within a 2-month reach-back period prior to application.

• The applicant must be an entrepreneur, an existing business, or a community in a First Nation in New Brunswick.
• The application must be for business or community economic development planning activities.
• No costs may be incurred prior to project approval, except under the 2-month reach-back clause for eligible expenses made within the past 2 months.

Who is eligible?

• First Nation communities in New Brunswick
• Entrepreneurs from First Nation communities in New Brunswick
• Existing businesses within First Nation communities in New Brunswick

Who is not eligible

• Costs related to regular salaries and expenses are not eligible.
• Initiatives focused on management, administration, communications, or evaluations are not covered.
• Projects involving land acquisition, general vehicle or vessel use, or inventory costs are not eligible.
• Costs incurred before the proposal is received by JEDI Inc. are not permitted.

Eligible expenses

• Costs for developing business plans (start-up or expansion)
• Expenses for preparing marketing plans
• Management training fees
• Mentoring program and business support costs
• Registration fees for seminars and workshops on specific business topics
• Entrepreneurship development costs
• Conference attendance expenses

Eligible geographic areas

• First Nation communities in New Brunswick

• Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited funding.
• The fund operates on a reimbursement-only model; no advances are provided.
• No costs should be incurred before JADF approval, except within the permitted 2-month reach-back clause.
• Funding for 2024/2025 has been fully allocated, and new applications will be considered starting April 2025.