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JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 16,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Cover up to 50% of your business planning costs to a maximum of $16,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 16,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Fredericton
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of business plans for new or expanding businesses.
- Preparation of marketing plans to support business growth.
- Participation in management training programs.
- Implementation of mentoring programs and business support initiatives.
- Organization or attendance of seminars, workshops, and conferences on business topics.
Eligibility
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
Additional information
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED. 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 — CED?
Cover up to 50% of your business planning costs to a maximum of $16,000.
How much funding can be received?
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $16,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED program?
To be eligible for the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED program, you must:
Entrepreneurs or existing businesses in First Nation communities of New Brunswick
Projects related to business or entrepreneurship development
What expenses are eligible under JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED?
Development of business plans for new or expanding businesses.
Preparation of marketing plans to support business growth.
Participation in management training programs.
Implementation of mentoring programs and business support initiatives.
Organization or attendance of seminars, workshops, and conferences on business topics.
Who can I contact for more information about the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED?
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 — CED available?
The JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED a grant, loan, or tax credit?
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED is a Grant and Funding