Open
Risk Management and Food Safety
Funding for assurance systems in New Brunswick agriculture
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
The Risk Management and Food Safety program supports New Brunswick agri-food businesses with funding of up to $50,000 to accelerate the adoption of food safety, traceability, biosecurity, animal welfare, and risk management systems. Eligible activities include implementing assurance systems, emergency response planning, climate resilience measures, and sector-wide food safety initiatives.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- 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
- Research
- Animal Protection
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
The grant focuses on enhancing food safety and risk management systems within the New Brunswick agri-food sector through strategic projects. Eligible activities range from implementing assurance systems to developing emergency response plans and mitigating climate impacts.
- On-farm and post-farm food safety programs, including workshops, evaluations, and audits.
- Equipment acquisition to enhance food safety and quality for both on-farm and post-farm projects.
- Development and implementation of traceability systems, including conducting pilots and managing consultant costs.
- Promotional and implementation activities for biosecurity programs and measures.
- Enactment of recognized animal welfare programs.
- Creation of emergency/livestock disease/crop pest response plans, including consultant costs.
- Conducting training and communication activities identified in response plans.
- Targeted activities to help agri-food businesses mitigate climate change impacts or extreme weather events, such as purchasing emergency generators or retrofitting storage areas.
- Wildlife damage mitigation activities, such as installing fencing or repellent devices to protect livestock and crops.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Peoples or Organizations- Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)- Agriculture producer associations- Academic or research institutions- Processors of New Brunswick Agri-food products- Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies that are not eligible for this grant include:
- Companies not related to agriculture production or processing
- Companies not capable of achieving program objectives
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses related to recognized assurance systems and risk management initiatives in New Brunswick's agri-food sector.
- On-farm and post-farm food safety programs, workshops, conferences, pre-audit evaluation, and audits.
- Equipment to enhance food safety and quality for on-farm and post-farm projects.
- Development and implementation of recognized traceability systems, including equipment, traceability pilots and consultant costs.
- Activities to promote and implement biosecurity and recognized animal welfare programs.
- Development of commodities and/or farm operational emergency, livestock disease, and crop pest response plans including consultant costs.
- Training and communication activities identified in response plans.
- Purchases for emergency back-up generator systems, crop and livestock emergency containment systems, retrofit of feed or production storage areas to mitigate flood impacts.
- Support for wildlife damage mitigation, including fencing, netting, scaring, or other repellent devices to protect livestock and crops.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is targeted at organizations operating within New Brunswick for promoting agriculture sector resilience. The eligible geographical area is specified based on the local focus of the program.
- Entities located within New Brunswick, Canada.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Higher funding levels may be considered for strategic projects that result in a significant benefit back to the agriculture sector.
- Applicants may be required to report on the impact of the funding received, with reporting requirements outlined in the letter of offer.
- Projects that demonstrate benefits and impacts to more than one province may be eligible for regional funding.
- Applicants must ensure that any necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications are obtained to complete their project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Risk Management and Food Safety Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Risk Management and Food Safety. 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 Risk Management and Food Safety?
The Risk Management and Food Safety program supports New Brunswick agri-food businesses with funding of up to $50,000 to accelerate the adoption of food safety, traceability, biosecurity, animal welfare, and risk management systems. Eligible activities include implementing assurance systems, emergency response planning, climate resilience measures, and sector-wide food safety initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Risk Management and Food Safety Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2028**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Risk Management and Food Safety program?
To be eligible for the Risk Management and Food Safety program, you must:
Eligible applicants include Indigenous Peoples or Organizations, agriculture producers (individuals or groups), agriculture producer associations, academic or research institutions, and processors of New Brunswick agri-food products.
Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives are also eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Risk Management and Food Safety?
The grant focuses on enhancing food safety and risk management systems within the New Brunswick agri-food sector through strategic projects. Eligible activities range from implementing assurance systems to developing emergency response plans and mitigating climate impacts. On-farm and post-farm food safety programs, including workshops, evaluations, and audits.
Equipment acquisition to enhance food safety and quality for both on-farm and post-farm projects.
Development and implementation of traceability systems, including conducting pilots and managing consultant costs.
Promotional and implementation activities for biosecurity programs and measures.
Enactment of recognized animal welfare programs.
Creation of emergency/livestock disease/crop pest response plans, including consultant costs.
Conducting training and communication activities identified in response plans.
Targeted activities to help agri-food businesses mitigate climate change impacts or extreme weather events, such as purchasing emergency generators or retrofitting storage areas.
Wildlife damage mitigation activities, such as installing fencing or repellent devices to protect livestock and crops.
Who can I contact for more information about the Risk Management and Food Safety?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca.
Where is the Risk Management and Food Safety available?
The Risk Management and Food Safety program is available the province of New Brunswick.
More programs like this
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)Max $150,00070%- Improving Crop and Livestock Health and QualityMax $75,00050%
