New Brunswick Grants & Funding
22 programs available in New Brunswick
Grants in New Brunswick come from two main sources: federal programs open to applicants across Canada, and provincial and territorial programs funded specifically for New Brunswick. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing federal and New Brunswick programs side by side rather than assuming one rules out the other. This page lists 22 open programs available to applicants in New Brunswick, updated as programs open and close.
Funding in New Brunswick spans small business financing, workforce training, research and innovation, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture. Each program sets its own eligibility around applicant type, sector, project stage and location, and most grants are non-repayable — always confirm the funding type and deadline on the individual program before you apply.
Use this page to shortlist New Brunswick grants worth pursuing: open any program to see funding amounts, eligibility criteria, deadlines and how to apply, then focus your effort on the programs that are currently open and match your organization.
ACOA — Business Information Services
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding for new technologies in Atlantic fisheries
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Science Partnerships
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Funding to study ecosystem impacts on Atlantic fisheries
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
NB Power
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick
Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring
LearnSphere
Funding for innovation commercialization in Atlantic Canada
Export Funding NB
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
GO Talent
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Mar 31
Information Technology (IT) professionals arriving in Canada
Green Economy New Brunswick
Green Economy New Brunswick
Guidance to achieve sustainability goals
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — Business and Entrepreneurship Development
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Money for New Brunswick First Nation entrepreneurs
JEDI — Aboriginal Development Fund — CED
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Money for New Brunswick First Nation community economic development
JEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
NBIF Innovation Voucher
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Due Mar 31
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Vehicle Retrofit Program — Persons with disabilities
Government of New Brunswick, Transportation and Infrastructure
Funds to make vehicles accessible
Working NB Employers
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Access support from a workforce consultant in New Brunswick
Grants in New Brunswick: Common Questions
What government grants are available in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick applicants can access both federal grants offered across Canada and provincial or territorial programs funded specifically for New Brunswick. They span business financing, workforce training, research, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture — this page brings the currently open programs together in one place.
Are there both federal and provincial grants in New Brunswick?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide and are open to eligible New Brunswick applicants, while New Brunswick's own programs target local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth reviewing them together.
Who can apply for grants in New Brunswick?
Eligibility depends on the program. Grants target specific applicant types — small businesses, nonprofits and charities, Indigenous-owned enterprises, municipalities and researchers — and set rules around sector, project stage and location. Each program page lists its exact criteria.
Do you have to repay grants in New Brunswick?
Most government grants in New Brunswick are non-repayable, unlike loans. Some funding is offered as repayable contributions or a mix of grant and loan, so always check the funding type and terms on the individual program before applying.
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