🏠 | New Brunswick | Skills Development for Agricultural Producers

Skills Development for Agricultural Producers

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

$6,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The program support business planning, skills development and awareness in the New Brunswick agriculture sector.

Comments on Funding:

Levels of Assistance:
• Up to 70% of the eligible costs for training to a maximum
contribution of $3,000 per project. Travel costs are not to exceed
New Brunswick provincial government rates as prescribed in the
Administrative Guidelines.
• Maximum assistance per applicant is $6,000 in each fiscal year
(April 1 – March 31)

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
1. Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
2. Agri-businesses
3. Indigenous Peoples or Organizations
4. Resident of the Province of New Brunswick who is at least 19
years of age.
5. Project location is within the Province of New Brunswick
6. 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/program-guidelines-lignes-directrices-du-programme/bpsdae-program-guidelines.pdf?random=1740408711709
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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.