New Brunswick Grants & Funding
51 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 51 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
ACOA — Innovative Communities Fund
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Nov 28
Funding for economic growth projects in rural Atlantic Canada
ACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Jun 1
Funding for accelerated adoption of AI in the Atlantic
ACOA — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-up and Productivity
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Nov 28
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
ACOA — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Nov 28
Money to support business growth in Atlantic Canada
Adjustment Services
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Due Mar 31
Funding to support human resource management
AgriInsurance
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Sep 29
Additional insurance for agricultural producers affected by severe but uncontrollable natural hazards.
AgriInvest
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Matching funding to mitigate on-farm risks
AgriStability
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Insurance to protect farming operations
Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Due Mar 31
Financing for aquaculture activities in New Brunswick
Atlantic Fisheries Fund
Government of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Due May 17
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
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
Atlantic Immigration Program
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Due Apr 4
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Community Business Development Corporations
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Atlantic Canada start-up loan
CBDC General Business Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
CBDC Innovation Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Loan for technology improvements
CBDC Self Employment Benefit Program
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Financing for unemployed Atlantic entrepreneurs to start a business
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
CBDC Youth Loan
Community Business Development Corporations
Due Mar 31
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
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
Community Investment Fund
Government of New Brunswick, Regional Development Corporation
Due Mar 31
Support for NB non-profits
Dairy Direct Payment Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission
Due Mar 31
Payments to support dairy producers
ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Mar 31
Tools to manage and leverage Intellectual Properties (IP)
Export Funding NB
LearnSphere
Money to enhance export marketing for New Brunswick businesses
Fisheries Loan and Loan Guarantees
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Due Mar 31
Financing for commercial fishing activities in New Brunswick
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
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
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
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick, Finance and Treasury Board
Due Mar 31
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
Opportunities New Brunswick — Mentorship
Government of New Brunswick, Opportunities NB
Due Mar 1
Mentorship and connections in New Brunswick
Self-Employment Benefit — Workforce Expansion
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Due Mar 31
Financing for New Brunswick business start-ups
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Finance and Treasury Board
Due Mar 31
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
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
Venture for Canada — Internship Program
Venture for Canada
Due Jun 22
Interns and subsidies for startups and SMEs
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Due Mar 31
Compensation for New Brunswick crop or livestock loss
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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