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New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program
Support for transporting lime to New Brunswick farms
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Location
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Who can apply
- Primary agriculture producers with a valid Registered Professional Agriculture Producer (RPAP) registration.
- See full eligibility
Overview
The New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program supports primary agriculture producers, producer associations, and Indigenous Peoples or Organizations involved in primary production. Fields with pH of 5.0 or less can receive $20 per tonne for lime purchases, alongside transportation assistance for dolomitic and calcitic lime based on field pH and distance from an approved source.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible candidates
- Location
- New Brunswick
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Primary agriculture producers with a valid Registered Professional Agriculture Producer (RPAP) registration.
- Agriculture producer associations involved in primary agricultural production, such as Community Pasture Associations.
- Indigenous Peoples or Indigenous Organizations involved in primary agricultural production.
Eligible expenses
- Transportation costs for dolomitic and calcitic lime from an approved source to the field receiving the lime.
- Lime purchases for fields with a pH of 5.0 or less.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- The program does not cover the cost of purchasing lime destined for fields with a pH greater than 5.1.
Eligible geographic areas
- Farmland in New Brunswick.
Activities funded
- Trucking lime to agricultural land to neutralize soil acidity, improve soil health and production efficiencies, and help mitigate climate change impacts.
How to apply
- Submit a complete application to the regional DAAF department contact in person, by email, or by mail.
Documents Needed
- A current or immediate previous year soil analysis lab report for each field where lime was applied.
- For variable application rates within a field, an as spread map and a grid soil sampling map report showing average field pH.
- Copies of all lime purchase invoices showing tonnes, type, and source of lime, together with acceptable proof of payment for each invoice.
- A valid RPAP registration number, required only for primary agriculture producers.
- The distance in kilometres to which the lime was delivered.
Selection criteria
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are exhausted.
Processing and Agreement
- DAAF, or another entity selected for audit, analysis, and evaluation, may review and evaluate the project at any stage, including within three years after lime application.
- Applicants may be asked to complete a program evaluation survey within that three-year period.
Additional information
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with a Professional Agrologist before purchasing lime to confirm the appropriate lime type and application rate.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program Program
What is the New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program?
The New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program supports primary agriculture producers, producer associations, and Indigenous Peoples or Organizations involved in primary production. Fields with pH of 5.0 or less can receive $20 per tonne for lime purchases, alongside transportation assistance for dolomitic and calcitic lime based on field pH and distance from an approved source.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program program, you must:
Applicants must be eligible primary agriculture producers, agriculture producer associations involved in primary agricultural production, or Indigenous Peoples or Indigenous Organizations involved in primary agricultural production.
The land must be farmland with a pH below 6.2, supported by a current or immediate previous year soil analysis lab report.
Soil samples must be taken in the year before or year of application, before lime is applied, with at least one report for every 25 acres.
What expenses are eligible under New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program?
Transportation costs for dolomitic and calcitic lime from an approved source to the field receiving the lime.
Lime purchases for fields with a pH of 5.0 or less.
Who can I contact for more information about the New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program?
You can contact Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB) by email at DAAF-MAAP@gnb.ca.
Where is the New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program available?
The New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
New Brunswick Lime Transportation Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding