How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion?

Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion is funded by Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (NB)

What are Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a resident of New Brunswick. The applicant must be currently unemployed or working significantly fewer hours than they would prefer. The business must be a new start-up and not a previously established venture.

Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion

Last Update: January 24, 2025

NB, Canada

Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups

Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Government of New Brunswick
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (NB)

Status

Open

Overview of the Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion program

Get financial assistance at a provincially-established rate, as well as other types of support during the initial development phase of your business, including coaching and ongoing technical advice.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 60,000

Develop a tech hub to support local startups

$ 130,000

Set up a recycling plant for electronic waste

$ 100,000

Create a mobile health clinic to serve remote communities

$ 45,000

Launch an eco-friendly clothing line with locally sourced materials

$ 60,000

Establish a coding bootcamp to enhance local tech skills

$ 35,000

Establish a community garden to provide affordable fresh produce

Eligibility criteria of the Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed services.

The applicant must be a legally registered business in New Brunswick.
The business must provide evidence of service operations within New Brunswick.
The applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance to enhance their service offerings.
The business must be in good standing with the provincial regulatory bodies.
The applicant must provide a comprehensive plan illustrating how the grant will facilitate service improvement and community impact.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is focused on regions within New Brunswick as it is managed by the Government of New Brunswick. Eligibility may be geographically restricted to areas within this province to align with local workforce and economic development objectives.

Companies located anywhere within the province of New Brunswick.

How to apply to the Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion program

Preliminary Assessment

Check eligibility criteria specific to the New Brunswick services grant.
Gather necessary information about your organization and project scope.

Registration

Visit the Government of New Brunswick's grant application portal.
Create a user account with your organizational details.

Application Preparation

Complete an application form with organizational information and project details.
Develop a detailed project proposal cover key objectives and expected outcomes.
Prepare required supporting documents, such as financial statements, project plans, and letters of recommendation.

Application Submission

Upload completed application form and all supporting documents onto the online portal.
Review the submission for accuracy and completeness before sending.
Submit the application through the portal by the specified deadline.

Acknowledgment

Receive an acknowledgment email confirming receipt of your application with a reference number.
Save the acknowledgment email for future reference and tracking.