Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick

This grant supports new and existing agri-food processing and manufacturing companies in New Brunswick with financial assistance designed to foster innovation and competitiveness. The funding modalities vary according to the type of applicant and project details.

• Financial assistance for up to 30-50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 for projects involving primary producers. The exact percentage and eligibility will be determined by the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries based on the application.
• Funding of up to 25% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 for projects involving processors or manufacturers not engaged in primary agriculture.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the type of organization and activities involved in advancing agri-food processing.

• Indigenous Peoples or Organizations.
• Agriculture producers (individuals or groups) to further process their primary products or value add.
• Abattoirs involved in further processing or value-added.
• Agri-Food processing facilities.
• Agri-Food licensed Commercial Kitchens.
• Agriculture producer associations.
• Academic or research institutions.
• Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives.

Who is eligible?

Eligible applicants for the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick include:- Indigenous Peoples or Organizations- Agriculture producers (individuals or groups) further processing their primary products or adding value- Abattoirs involved in further processing or value-added- Agri-Food processing facilities- Agri-Food licensed Commercial Kitchens- Agriculture producer associations- Academic or research institutions- Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectivesIneligible applicants include:- Retail food services or grocery stores- Restaurants- In-home processing- Ice cream parlours

Who is not eligible

This grant is not available to certain businesses, particularly those whose primary activities do not align with the agricultural and processing focus of the program. Restrictions are in place to ensure the proper allocation of resources in relevant sectors.

• Retail food services or grocery stores.
• Restaurants.
• In-home processing companies.
• Ice Cream parlours.
• Facilities where the retail environment is larger than the processing area.
• Publicly funded facilities.
• Processors of seafood or fish.

Eligible expenses

The grant supports expenses aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity in agri-food processing.

• Equipment cost for processing and packaging for the final value-added product (e.g., pumps, extractors, juice presses, colour sorter, fermenter tanks, conventional ovens, blenders, smokers, peelers, meat-cutting equipment, stainless steel tanks).
• New and innovative technology.
• Incremental equipment for scaling or for product diversification.
• Consultant fees related to process efficiency and improvement analysis.
• Expenses directly related to implementing automation, efficient manufacturing processes, technology review, and processing line design for integration of new technology.

Eligible geographic areas

Eligible applicants for this grant program include Indigenous Peoples or Organizations, agriculture producers seeking to add value to their products, agri-food processing facilities, commercial kitchens, agriculture producer associations, and academic/research institutions. Ineligible applicants are retail food services or grocery stores, restaurants, in-home processors, and ice cream parlours.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Applicants may be required to report on the impact of the funding received, with specific reporting requirements outlined in the letter of offer.
• Projects that demonstrate benefits to more than one province might be eligible for regional funding support.
• Applicants must ensure all necessary permits, environmental approvals, or certifications are secured to complete their project.
• Interaction with the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries is encouraged before applying, to discuss the project with appropriate staff members such as Business Growth Officers or Development Officers.