🏠 | New Brunswick | Advancing Agri-Food Processing: Food Processing and Manufacturing Process Efficiency and Analysis

Advancing Agri-Food Processing: Food Processing and Manufacturing Process Efficiency and Analysis

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

$50,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Manufacturing Processes Efficiency and Analysis – supports the review of the facility’s current production methods and identifies where efficiencies can be gained, or new technologies adopted to increase productivity

Comments on Funding:

Level of Assistance
• Up to 30-50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 for
projects involving primary producers. The percentage will be at
the discretion of the Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and
Fisheries based in information submitted during the application
process.
• Up to 25% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $50,000 for
projects involving a processor or manufacturer not involved in
primary agriculture.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
1. Indigenous Peoples or Organizations
2. Agriculture producers (individuals or groups) to further process their primary products or value add
3. Abattoirs involved in further processing or value-added
4. Agri-Food processing facilities
5. Agri-Food licensed Commercial Kitchens
6. Agriculture producer associations
7. Academic or research institutions
8. Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program
objectives
9. Resident of the Province of New Brunswick who is at least 19
years of age.
10. Project location is within the Province of New Brunswick
11. Project benefits the Province of New Brunswick

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. Discuss applications with appropriate
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries staff
(Business Growth Officer, Development Officer or Specialist)
before applying.

2. Submit completed applications by e-mail or mail:

E-mail Applications:
Sustainable.CAP@gnb.ca
Mail Applications:
Sustainable CAP Program Administrator
Industry Financial Programs
Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit necessary
permits, environmental approvals, or certifications obtained to complete their project.

Web Page:

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/10/pdf/Agriculture/AgriculturePrograms-ProgrammeAgriculture/scap-administrative-guidelines.pdf
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About the author

Maurice
Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.