Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Indigenous People or Organizations

Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture

Amount:

$53,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture program aims to foster an agricultural industry that is environmentally sustainable, responsive to the impacts of climate change and contributes to a reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases. It provides support for the following elements: Environmental Management Planning, Agro-Environmental Clubs, Food Processor / Packer / Abattoir Waste Management Systems and Adoption of Environmental Beneficial Management Practices.

Comments on Funding:

Funding ranges from 30% to 100% cost share, up to a maximum of $53,000 depending on the element and on the activity.
Agriculture producers considered New Entrants (individuals who have reported farming income or owned a farm for 5 years or less) are eligible for an additional 10% contribution, provided the contribution does not exceed the established maximums under each program.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants for the Environmental Management Planning Program must:

  • be Indigenous People or Organizations,
  • be agricultural producers (individuals or groups),
  • be agriculture producer associations,
  • be academic or research institutions,
  • be agri-businesses,
  • be other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives,
  • have operations in New Brunswick.

Applicants for the Agro-Environmental Club Program must be New Brunswick agricultural producer associations.

Applicants for the Food Processor / Packer / Abattoir Waste Management Systems Program must:

  • be small to medium food processors, packers and abattoirs,
  • have operations in New Brunswick,
  • develop and construct waste management systems.

Applicants for the Adoption of Environmental Beneficial Management Practices Program must:

  • be owners/operators of farms established in New Brunswick,
  • have an approved EFP Action completed in the 4th edition (2004) of the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workbook or the corresponding electronic version. The EFP Action Plan must have had a comprehensive update completed no more than 5 years prior to the date of receiving approval for a Beneficial Management Practices (BMP).
  • have, or obtain, an on-farm energy audit, completed by an auditor registered with NB Power (in addition to an approved EFP), to access funding under the On-Farm Energy Efficiency Upgrades BMP and the On-Farm Renewable Energy BMP.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

submit a completed application form and any additional required documentation to any Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) regional office or directly to the CAP Administrator, Industry Financial Programs, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1, or by e-mail to CAP.ADMIN@gnb.ca.

2

submit the signed Letter of Offer received upon approval within 30 days from receiving it,

3

provide DAAF any necessary information related to the evaluation of the project and demonstrate a significant contribution to the project.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  • the application form,
  • the signed Letter of Offer,
  • an Annual Work Plan by April 30 each year detailing the key activities and deliverables which will be carried out by each specific club in that particular fiscal year, if applying for the Agro-Environmental Club Program,
  • an Annual Report by May 15 each year detailing the members of the Club and activities that have been carried out by the club during the previous funding year, if applying for the Agro-Environmental Club Program.

Upon project completion, the completed Claim for Reimbursement form must be forwarded to the designated Project Officer together with a detailed invoice and proof of payment (an original receipt, image of cancelled cheque (front and back), or statement from financial institution showing transaction).

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of The Canada / New Brunswick Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP).
Approved projects must be completed within the fiscal year for which they were approved (April 1 to March 31).

Program Contact:

EnvironmentallySustainableAgriculture.pdf

​Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture​​​

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (EARI) – Innovative Research and Development and Accelerating Agricultural Innovation

Amount:

$60,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Innovative Research and Development element provides financial assistance to support short to medium term (1-5 years) innovative research and development projects which can improve profitability, competitiveness, sustainability and self-sufficiency of the agriculture, agri-food, agri-product and agri-science sectors in New Brunswick.

The Accelerating Agricultural Innovation element provides financial assistance to accelerate new product, practice or process development leading to their commercialization or adoption which can improve the profitability, competitiveness, sustainability and self-sufficiency of the agriculture, agri-food, agri-product and agri-science sectors in New Brunswick. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding for projects with significant potential for sector wide benefit is up to 100% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $60,000.
Funding for projects with primarily benefit for individual agribusiness, farmer or group of farmers. is up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $30,000.
Industry is expected to provide significant in-kind and/or cash contributions towards the project.

Agriculture producers considered New Entrants (individuals who have reported farming income or owned a farm for 5 years or less) are eligible for an additional 10% contribution, provided the contribution does not exceed the established maximums under each program.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be Indigenous People or Organizations,
  • be agricultural producers (individuals or groups),
  • be agriculture producer associations,
  • be academic or research institutions,
  • be agri-businesses,
  • be other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives,
  • undertake research and development activities product development activities in New Brunswick.

All eligible projects must be science-based and demonstrate sound scientific understanding and leadership.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

submit a completed application form and any additional required documentation to any Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) regional office or directly to the CAP Administrator, Industry Financial Programs, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1, or by e-mail to CAP.ADMIN@gnb.ca.

2

submit the signed Letter of Offer received upon approval within 30 days from receiving it,

3

provide DAAF any necessary information related to the evaluation of the project and demonstrate a significant contribution to the project.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  • the application form,
  • a project description, including: project background, objectives, deliverables, situation analysis/project justification, project details, project team, evaluation plan, communication plan and intelectual property,
  • the signed Letter of Offer.

Upon project completion, the completed Claim for Reimbursement form must be forwarded to the designated Project Officer together with a detailed invoice and proof of payment (an original receipt, image of cancelled cheque (front and back), or statement from financial institution showing transaction).

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of The Canada / New Brunswick Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP).
Approved projects must be completed within the fiscal year for which they were approved (April 1 to March 31).

Program Contact:

​Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

​Canadian Agricultural Partenership (CAP)​​​

Advancing Agri-Food Processing

Amount:

$75,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Advancing Agri-Food Processing program provides assistance to undertake product development activities, enhance efficiency and competitiveness for the value added agriculture and agri-food sector in New Brunswick. Assistance is targeted to small and medium sized operations.

Comments on Funding:

Funding for Product Conception and Development is up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $75,000.

Funding for Production Improvement is up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $75,000.

Eligible activities are limited to post-harvest activities.
Agriculture producers considered New Entrants (individuals who have reported farming income or owned a farm for 5 years or less) are eligible for an additional 10% contribution, provided the contribution does not exceed the established maximums under each program.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be Indigenous People or Organizations,
  • be agricultural producers (individuals or groups),
  • be agriculture producer associations,
  • be academic or research institutions,
  • be agri-businesses,
  • be other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives,
  • have small and medium sized operations,
  • undertake product development activities, enhance efficiency and competitiveness for the value added agriculture and agri-food sector in New Brunswick. Value added is defined as any activity that increases the market value of a raised or grown food product.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

submit a completed application form and any additional required documentation to any Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) regional office or directly to the CAP Administrator, Industry Financial Programs, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1, or by e-mail to CAP.ADMIN@gnb.ca.

2

submit the signed Letter of Offer received upon approval within 30 days from receiving it,

3

provide DAAF any necessary information related to the evaluation of the project and demonstrate a significant contribution to the project.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  • the completed application form,
  • the signed Letter of Offer,
  • other documents upon request, if the case.

Upon project completion, the completed Claim for Reimbursement form must be forwarded to the designated Project Officer together with a detailed invoice and proof of payment (an original receipt, image of cancelled cheque (front and back), or statement from financial institution showing transaction).

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of The Canada / New Brunswick Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP).
Approved projects must be completed within the fiscal year for which they were approved (April 1 to March 31).

Program Contact:

​Advancing Agri-Food Processing

​AdvancingAgriFoodProcessing.pdf​​​

Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (EARI) – Innovative Technology and Demonstration

Amount:

$75,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Innovative Technology and Demonstration element supports the early adopters of new technologies or practices as well as supporting the development, adaptation, or demonstration of technical innovations on-farm. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding for early adopters of new technologies (i.e. equipment) or practices to assess their effectiveness in New Brunswick is up to 30% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $25,000 per year and $75,000 over the life of the program/applicant.

Funding for investments in the development or adaptation of technical innovations on farm is up to 30% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $25,000 per year and $75,000 over the life of the program/applicant.

Funding for demonstration trials to accelerate technology transfer of techniques or practices is up to 100%, to a maximum of $7,500.

Agriculture producers considered New Entrants (individuals who have reported farming income or owned a farm for 5 years or less) are eligible for an additional 10% contribution, provided the contribution does not exceed the established maximums under each program.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be Indigenous People or Organizations,
  • be agricultural producers (individuals or groups),
  • be agriculture producer associations,
  • be academic or research institutions,
  • be agri-businesses,
  • be other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives,
  • be adopters of new technologies or practices in New Brunswick farms.

Proponents must have the support of industry and agree to report and disseminate project results.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

submit a completed application form and any additional required documentation to any Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) regional office or directly to the CAP Administrator, Industry Financial Programs, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1, or by e-mail to CAP.ADMIN@gnb.ca.

2

submit the signed Letter of Offer received upon approval within 30 days from receiving it,

3

provide DAAF any necessary information related to the evaluation of the project and demonstrate a significant contribution to the project.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  • the application form,
  • a project description, including: project background, objectives, deliverables, situation analysis/project justification, project details, project team, evaluation plan, communication plan and intellectual property,
  • the signed Letter of Offer.

Upon project completion, the completed Claim for Reimbursement form must be forwarded to the designated Project Officer together with a detailed invoice and proof of payment (an original receipt, image of cancelled cheque (front and back), or statement from financial institution showing transaction).

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of The Canada / New Brunswick Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP).
Approved projects must be completed within the fiscal year for which they were approved (April 1 to March 31).

Program Contact:

​Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation

​Canadian Agricultural Partenership (CAP)​​​

Mitigation, Prevention, Occupational Health and Safety

Amount:

$30,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Mitigation, Prevention, Occupational Health and Safety program provides funding assistance for approved activities intended to enhance the health and occupational safety on farms and a focus of mitigation and prevention to protect the crop and livestock sectors in New Brunswick. The program provides support for the following elements: Wildlife Damage Mitigation, Emergency Preparedness for Extreme Weather Disasters and Occupational Health and Safety on Farm. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding for Wildlife Damage Mitigation is up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $30,000.
Funding for Emergency Preparedness for Extreme Weather Disasters ranges from up to 50% to up to 100% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000.
Funding for Occupational Health and Safety on Farm ranges from up to 50% to up to 100% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000.

Agriculture producers considered New Entrants (individuals who have reported farming income or owned a farm for 5 years or less) are eligible for an additional 10% contribution, provided the contribution does not exceed the established maximums under each program.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be Indigenous People or Organizations,
  • be agricultural producers (individuals or groups),
  • be agriculture producer associations,
  • be academic or research institutions,
  • be agri-businesses,
  • be other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives,
  • have operations in New Brunswick.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1

submit a completed application form and any additional required documentation to any Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries (DAAF) regional office or directly to the CAP Administrator, Industry Financial Programs, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1, or by e-mail to CAP.ADMIN@gnb.ca.

2

submit the signed Letter of Offer received upon approval within 30 days from receiving it,

3

provide DAAF any necessary information related to the evaluation of the project and demonstrate a significant contribution to the project.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  • the application form,
  • the signed Letter of Offer.

Upon project completion, the completed Claim for Reimbursement form must be forwarded to the designated Project Officer together with a detailed invoice and proof of payment (an original receipt, image of cancelled cheque (front and back), or statement from financial institution showing transaction).

Other Things to Note:

This program is part of The Canada / New Brunswick Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP).

Approved projects must be completed within the fiscal year for which they were approved (April 1 to March 31).

Program Contact:

​Mitigation, Prevention, Occupational Health and Safety

​MitigationPreventionOccupationalHealthAndSafety.pdf​​​