grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of New Brunswick
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Gain access to financial support to cover the costs of activities aimed at preparing and maintaning resilience in relation to emerging challenges including extreme weather events, animal and plant disease outbreaks, natural disasters, wildlife damage, far

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects and activities for this grant:
  • Development and implementation of recognized traceability systems
  • Activities to promote and implement biosecurity programs and measures
  • Activities to promote and implement recognized animal welfare programs
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$50,000

Saint John
Promoting biosecurity measures in poultry farms

$50,000

St. John's
Mitigating wildlife damage in crops through advanced fencing systems in St John's

$50,000

Halifax
Launching a biosecurity training program for aquaculture

$50,000

Fredericton
Developing emergency response plans for agricultural enterprises

$50,000

Calgary
Implementing animal welfare programs in beef farms across Calgary

$50,000

Moncton
Implementing a traceability system for local dairy farms

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
  • 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

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

There are eligible types of companies for this grant. Indigenous Peoples or Organizations, agriculture producers (individuals or groups), agriculture producer associations, academic or research institutions, processors of New Brunswick Agri-food products, and other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives can apply.
  • 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

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

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

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant.
  • On-farm and post-farm food safety programs and training
  • Development and implementation of recognized traceability systems
  • Promotion and implementation of biosecurity programs
  • Promotion and implementation of recognized animal welfare programs
  • Development of emergency response plans and related activities
  • Support for wildlife damage mitigation

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The assessment criteria include the following:
  • Strategic alignment with program objectives
  • Demonstrated need for funding support
  • Benefit to the agriculture sector
  • Potential for impact and sustainability of the project

grant_single_labels|register

  • Contact appropriate Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff (Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist) before applying
  • Discuss applications with the staff to ensure alignment with program objectives
  • Prepare necessary documents and information required for the application
  • Submit completed applications either by e-mail or mail
  • Wait for assessment and response from the program administrator

grant_single_labels|contact

sustainable.cap@gnb.ca
Apply to this program