New Brunswick Business Grants Directory: 26 Programs (21 Active)
New Brunswick's funding is fast-moving and Atlantic-anchored. An exceptional 95% of its 21 provincial programs accept applications on a rolling basis — the highest rolling rate of any province — so there is rarely a deadline to miss. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the CBDC network lead the funder list, the regional backbone of Atlantic Canada's support. Programs are beginner-friendly: 86% welcome first-time applicants and the median application takes just 10 hours. Technology, clean technology and manufacturing shape the sector mix. The typical realistic award is $75,000 — modest, but reliably accessible, with the 165 national programs available on top.
Source: GrantCompass Funding Census, June 2026Last verified June 2026. Program details sourced from official government and organization websites.
Plus 165 national programs every New Brunswick business can access — including IRAP, SR&ED, CanExport, and more.
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What New Brunswick's funding landscape shows
New Brunswick's map is the most deadline-free of any province: 95% of its 21 provincial programs accept rolling applications, so almost every cell is open year-round. Coloured by type it runs grant-led with ACOA and the CBDC network forming the Atlantic backbone, and technology and clean technology lead the sector mix. Practical sequencing: because there is essentially no calendar to manage, the smart move is to apply continuously rather than in batches. With 86% of programs first-time-friendly and a 10-hour median, a New Brunswick business can submit to one accessible program after another as readiness allows. Awards are modest at a typical $75,000, so stack several small provincial wins, then reach for the larger national programs available on top.
Source: GrantCompass Funding Census, June 2026Largest Active Programs by Typical Award
Sorted by the realistic maximum a single applicant receives.
| Program | Organization | Typical Award |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Supercluster | Ocean Supercluster | $3M |
| REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) | $2M |
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | $500K |
| Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) | $500K |
| Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC) | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | $500K |
All New Brunswick Programs (26)
| Program | Organization | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Funding | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Atlantic Fisheries FundBetween Intakes | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) with provincial governments | $50K–$500K | Grant |
| Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC) | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | $10K–$500K | Tax Credit |
| Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS) | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) | 75% of costs | Program |
| BBI Business Consultancy Advisory Services GrantBetween Intakes | Black Business Initiative (BBI) | $3K–$8K | Grant |
| Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOA | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) | $50K–$500K | Forgivable Loan |
| CBDC First-Time Entrepreneur Loan (Rural Atlantic Canada) | Atlantic Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC Network) / ACOA | $20K–$100K | Loan |
| CBDC General Business Loan (Rural Atlantic Canada) | Atlantic Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC Network) / ACOA | $25K–$100K | Loan |
| Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick) | Government of New Brunswick - Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries | $15K–$30K | Grant |
| Export Funding NB — New Brunswick Export Development Program | LearnSphere (delivered on behalf of Opportunities New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) | $5K–$15K | Grant |
| Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) | Atlantic Chamber of Commerce (delivery); co-funded by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces under the Atlantic Trade, Investment and Growth Strategy (ATIGS) | $13K–$26K | Program |
| NB Small Business Investor Tax Credit (SBITC) | Government of New Brunswick | $10K–$75K | Tax Credit |
| NBIF Breakthru Startup Pitch CompetitionBetween Intakes | New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) | $50K–$100K | Award |
| NBIF Cleantech Momentum ProgramBetween Intakes | New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) | $100K–$200K | Grant |
| NBIF Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT) Program | New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) | $30K–$110K | Grant |
| NBIF Innovation Voucher Fund | New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) | $25K–$60K | Grant |
| New Brunswick Product Development Grant Program (Tourism)Upcoming | Government of New Brunswick — Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture | $15K–$50K | Grant |
| New Brunswick Tourism Festival Fund | Government of New Brunswick — Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture | $5K–$25K | Grant |
| Ocean Supercluster | Ocean Supercluster | $500K–$3M | Grant |
| Propel e-Accelerator (Atlantic Canada) | Propel (Atlantic Canada ICT Accelerator) | Up to $25K | Program |
| REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) — ACOA | Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) | $100K–$2M | Forgivable Loan |
| Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy Fund | Regional Development Corporation of New Brunswick | $20K–$200K | Grant |
| SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick) | Government of New Brunswick | $25K–$75K | Grant |
| SheBoot — Women-Led Tech Startup Investment Program | SheBoot (Ottawa-based non-profit; national reach across 7 provinces) | Up to $300K | Program |
| WorkingNB Labour Force Training | Government of New Brunswick (Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour) | $2K–$12K | Grant |
| Zensurance Small Business Grant | Zensurance | $1K–$10K | Award |
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