New Brunswick business funding directory
48 provincial, regional and local funding programs open to New Brunswick businesses, plus 301 available Canada-wide. 38 of the 48 are open today. Updated October 28, 2026.
Updated Oct 28, 2026
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349programs are listed for a business in New Brunswick: 48 from New Brunswick and 301 Canada-wide. 2 of New Brunswick’s 48 are for one city only. Pick yours and the list keeps what applies to you.
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- 21Shared with other provinces or territories
- 301Canada-wide
349programs listed for New Brunswick
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36Across New Brunswick or its region- Export Funding NB: New Brunswick Export Development ProgramNew Brunswick SMEs get 65% reimbursement (up to $15,000) for professional export consulting, digital marketing, and market research costs.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesUp to $15,000Year-round
- Regional Development Corporation - Rural Economy FundUp to $1M for community-driven rural economic projects in New Brunswick, covering capital costs at 40% for non-profits/municipalities.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesUp to $1M (varies)Year-round
- NBIF Innovation Voucher FundUp to $80,000 (80% of project costs) for New Brunswick SMEs partnering with research orgs on R&D, product dev, or tech adoption.Who can apply: Growing and established businesses$10K–$100KYear-round
- WorkingNB Labour Force TrainingReimburses 25-50% of eligible training costs for New Brunswick employers, up to $20,000 per employer, per region, per fiscal year.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and Indigenous organizationsUp to $20K per regionYear-round
- Opportunities NB: Tariff Working Capital LoansWho can apply: Growing and established businessesYear-round
- NB Small Business Investor Tax Credit (SBITC)50% tax credit on individual investments up to $125,000/year for eligible NB small businesses; requires 4+ year share holding.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $125KYear-round
- Market Development and Access Program (New Brunswick)Covers up to 50% of market research, trade show, website and labelling costs for New Brunswick food and beverage producers, to $15,000 per project.Up to $15,000Year-round
- New Brunswick LIFT: Leveraging Investment in Film & TV (Production)Grants NB producers up to 30% of Total NB Spend (max $100,000) on micro productions, or up to 35% on productions budgeted over $400,000.Up to 35% of Total NB SpendCloses Dec 134 days
- JEDI Aboriginal Development Fund (JADF)Covers half the cost of a business plan, marketing plan, management training or mentoring for Indigenous entrepreneurs and community-owned businesses in New Brunswick First Nation communities. Individually owned businesses can claim up to $8,000, community-owned up to $16,000, paid back after you spend.$8K–$16KYear-round
- New Brunswick Research and Development Tax CreditA fully refundable 15% New Brunswick credit on SR&ED spending, paid in cash even when the corporation owes no provincial tax.15% refundable, no capYear-round
- NB Power Business Rebate ProgramWho can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, charities, individuals, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities, public bodies and industry associationsYear-round
- NB Competitiveness and Growth ProgramWho can apply: For-profit businesses. Established businessesYear-round
- New Brunswick Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (Sustainable CAP)New Brunswick producers with a current Environmental Farm Plan get 50% to 100% of the cost of land and water practices, from reduced tillage to wetlands and riparian buffers, to $100,000 per business.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, individuals, Indigenous organizations and industry associationsUp to $100,000 (50% to 100%)Year-round
- New Brunswick Beneficial Management Practices Program (Sustainable CAP)New Brunswick farms with an Environmental Farm Plan get 30% to 75% of the cost of environmental practices, to $60,000 per applicant through March 2028.Up to $60,000 (30% to 75%)Year-round
- SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)Up to $50,000 for specialized equipment to boost efficiency, quality, and productivity in New Brunswick agri-food processing.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, individuals, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities and industry associations. Growing and established businessesUp to $50KYear-round
- New Brunswick Fruit and Vegetable Industry Development ProgramNew Brunswick fruit and vegetable growers get 40% of greenhouse, storage, equipment and irrigation costs, capped by farm revenue at $5,000 to $100,000 a year.Up to $100,000 (40%)Closes Feb 1, 202796 days
- New Brunswick Livestock Incentive Loan ProgramNew Brunswick guarantees up to 90% of a bank or credit union loan of up to $75,000 to buy livestock, at the lender's prime rate plus 1%.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, co-operatives and individuals. Growing and established businessesUp to $75,000Year-round
- Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick)Up to $90,000 for R&D, applied research, and technology demonstration in NB agriculture, agri-food, and agri-science sectors.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, individuals, Indigenous organizations, colleges and universities and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesUp to $90KYear-round
- New Brunswick Agriculture Loan and Loan GuaranteesNew Brunswick lends to farms as a gap lender after a private lender, for buying or starting a farm, land or working capital. New entrants get better terms.Loan size not publishedYear-round
- Market Entry Development Program (MEDP)Up to $26,000 in subsidized export consulting for Atlantic Canadian businesses at $2,500; expert market entry strategy for Europe and Indo-Pacific.Who can apply: Growing and established businesses$13,000Year-round
- Business Development Program (BDP) - ACOAInterest-free, repayable contributions for Atlantic Canada SMEs; marketing, R&D, or capital projects.Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Growing and established businessesYear-round
- Zensurance Small Business Grant$10,000Closes Dec 1851 days
- Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)Subsidized export development services: $15K value for $250 fee (88% subsidy) or $30K value for $2,500 fee (88% subsidy) in Atlantic Canada.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Growing businessesUp to $15KYear-round
- CBDC First-Time Entrepreneur Loan (Rural Atlantic Canada)CBDC loans up to $150,000 specifically for first-time entrepreneurs in rural NB, NS, PEI, and NL; starting or buying a business with no prior ownership expe…Who can apply: For-profit businesses and individuals. Startups and early-stageUp to $150,000Year-round
- Canada's Total Mom PitchOne mom-identifying woman founder wins a $50,000 package: $10,000 in cash and $40,000 in curated business services, consulting and strategic support. The Top 100 semi-finalists receive webinars and a national media campaign but no money.$10K–$50KOpen now
- CBDC General Business Loan (Rural Atlantic Canada)CBDC provides loans of $5,000–$150,000 to rural Atlantic Canada businesses (NB, NS, PEI, NL) that can't access conventional bank financing, with flexible ter…Who can apply: For-profit businesses and individuals. Startups and growing businesses$5,000 to $150,000Year-round
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) FundingInterest-free repayable contributions for Atlantic Canada business projects; up to 50% of capital costs and up to 75% of business growth activities such as training, marketing and productivity work.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to 75% of costsYear-round
- Propel e-Accelerator (Atlantic Canada)No-cost acceleration program for Atlantic Canada tech startups (Vision and Traction tracks), plus a separate $25K Gerry Pond Award for one annual winner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesNo-cost programYear-round
- Volta AI Residency & AI Productivity LabYear-round residency for Atlantic Canadian AI startups giving Halifax cowork space, peer groups and coaching; Volta provides no funding to founders.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesNo funding (space + coaching)Year-round
- Access Ability Wage Subsidy Program: Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship CentrePays an Atlantic Canada employer $9 an hour, for up to 700 hours, toward hiring someone who self-identifies as living with a disability. The subsidy goes to the business through its own payroll, and the centre screens and puts forward candidates. Placements are limited and allocated first come, first served, and the employer pays the rest of the wage.Up to $6.3KYear-round
- SheBoot: Women-Led Tech Startup Investment ProgramSix-week bootcamp and Grand Finale pitch event connecting women-led tech startups with 55 angel investors; 78 graduate companies, $55M raised by alumni.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageOpen now
- REGI Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP): ACOAInterest-free repayable contributions for Atlantic Canada SMEs to scale, adopt tech, or expand exports; typical $100K-$500K, $1M+ export-driven.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives, individuals and Indigenous organizations. Growing businessesTypically $100K–$2MYear-round
- Atlantic Fisheries FundCost-shared funding for Atlantic Canada fish and seafood projects: innovation, infrastructure, science partnerships and market development. The share is set per project.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, individuals, Indigenous organizations and industry associationsSet per projectYear-round
- REGI: Regional Innovation Ecosystems (ACOA)Non-repayable ACOA funding, with a cost-share that varies by project, for Atlantic Canadian not-for-profits that build innovation ecosystems; accelerators, incubators, and clusters.Who can apply: Non-profits and Indigenous organizations. Startups and growing businessesYear-round
- Ulnooweg Indigenous Business Loans (Micro, Women & Youth, General Lending)Developmental business loans for First Nations, Métis and Inuit entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada; micro ($5K), women/youth ($25K), and general lending to $750K–$1.5M.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $750K (individuals)Year-round
- Atlantic Investment Tax Credit (AITC)10% refundable tax credit on new buildings, machinery, and equipment in Atlantic Canada; fully refundable for CCPCs, partially for others.10% rateYear-round
Open now in one New Brunswick city or region
2Local programs, usually for a downtown or a region- Community Resilience FundSaint John pays half the cost of security upgrades, damage repairs and crime-prevention work for local small businesses, up to $7,500 a year. Applications are taken in two rounds, with grants paid in April and September.Up to $7.5KCloses Mar 31, 2027154 days
- Envision Saint John: Impact LoanLow-interest start-up or expansion loan of up to $50,000 with flexible repayment terms, for small and medium-sized businesses in the City of Saint John.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $50KYear-round
Also open across Canada
211Most viewed first- Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (Access to Capital)Non-repayable equity contributions: $10K-$50K for individual Indigenous entrepreneurs (up to $99,999), or up to $250K for community businesses.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $250KYear-round
- Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)Up to $1M in R&D funding for SMEs, accessed through an NRC industrial technology advisor relationship; typical first-time award $75K-$200K.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businesses$75K-$1M typical (up to $10M)Year-round
- Futurpreneur Canada Startup ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $75,000 for first-time entrepreneurs aged 18–39, including mandatory mentorship and access to Futurpreneur's national community.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageUp to $75KYear-round
- Canada Small Business Financing ProgramLoans from $1,000 to $1.15M for small business capital equipment, facilities, working capital, or startup launch; average loan $294K.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $1.15MYear-round
- Amber Grant for Women$10,000 monthly grant for women-owned businesses, plus a $50,000 year-end grant (3 selected in December, announced in January); no business plan required.Who can apply: Startups and growing businesses$10K monthly · $50K year-endOpen now
- Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)Up to $3M non-repayable for tariff-hit SMEs: up to $2M liquidity support plus up to $1M for pivot projects, each covering up to 50% of costs.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, co-operatives and Indigenous organizations. Growing and established businessesUp to $3MYear-round
- Black Opportunity Fund: Black Entrepreneur ProgramWho can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $2,000 per calendar yearYear-round
- Black Entrepreneurship ProgramThe federal programme behind the Loan Fund (up to $250,000 for Black-led businesses) and the Ecosystem Fund (capacity funding for Black-led business organizations).Who can apply: For-profit businesses and non-profits. Startups and growing businessesUp to $250KYear-round
- Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)Wage subsidy covering 50% of a student's wages, up to $5,000 per placement, for STEM and business co-ops hired through an approved SWPP delivery partner.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $5KYear-round
- ScotiaRISE Community Investment Grants$25K-$1.5M for CRA-registered charities and non-profits working on ScotiaRISE's four pillars; Education, Employment, Community Needs & Cohesion, and Resilient Economy.Who can apply: Non-profits and charities$25K–$1.5MYear-round
- Innovative Solutions CanadaUp to $1M to solve a federal department's posted R&D challenge; Phase 1 prototype, Phase 2 product.Who can apply: For-profit businesses. Startups and growing businessesUp to $1MOpen now
- Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)$200K-$1.5M for competitive defence R&D projects in technology, engineering, or manufacturing; most first-time applicants target Component 1a.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits, individuals, colleges and universities and public bodies. Startups and growing businessesUp to $6.75MCloses Oct 291 day
- Canada Summer JobsWage subsidy for 6 to 16 week summer youth jobs at $2,400–$5,800 per position; covers up to 100% of the minimum wage for non-profits and up to 50% for small businesses and public employers.Who can apply: For-profit businesses, non-profits and public bodies. Startups and growing businesses50% to 100% of minimum wageCloses Dec 336 days
- Mitacs AccelerateMitacs pays 50% of a graduate intern's R&D project ($15K per 4- or 6-month unit, $20K for postdoctoral fellows) when paired with industry.Who can apply: Startups and growing businesses$15K per unit; $20K postdocYear-round
- Canada Council for the Arts - Explore and CreateUp to $75,000 per application (maximum $150,000 per calendar year) for Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations to create new artistic work.Who can apply: Non-profits, individuals and industry associations. Startups and growing businessesUp to $75KYear-round
- BDC Growth & Transition CapitalCustomized mezzanine, cash flow, and quasi-equity financing from BDC Capital for growth, acquisitions, or ownership transitions without diluting ownership.Who can apply: Growing and established businesses$250,000 to $35MYear-round
- Mitacs Accelerate Entrepreneur ProgramFunds student and postdoc entrepreneurs up to $15,000 per 4-month unit to commercialize their incorporated startup's core technology at an approved incubator.Who can apply: Startups and growing businesses$15,000Year-round
- BDC Small Business LoanLoans from $10,000 to $350,000 for established small businesses with 24+ months revenue, no collateral required; personal guarantee only.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesUp to $350KYear-round
- Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund (WELF)Loans up to $50,000 for women-led businesses through four ISED delivery organizations, each with its own fees, security and eligibility.Who can apply: Individuals. Startups and growing businessesUp to $50KYear-round
- Canada Media Fund$15,000-$2,000,000 recoupable equity investment for TV, digital, and interactive media production; non-repayable for development and IDM prototyping.Who can apply: For-profit businesses$15K–$2MYear-round
- Startup Global Pitch CompetitionRegional pitch competitions across Canada with $1,000 to $30,000 prizes for winners advancing to national finals.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $30KOpen now
- Futurpreneur Side Hustle ProgramLoans from $5,000 to $20,000 for young entrepreneurs starting a business while keeping a full-time income outside it. Includes mentorship.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageUp to $25KYear-round
- WEOC National Loan ProgramUp to $50,000 for women-owned businesses Canada-wide; no minimum credit score, startup-eligible, funds within 10 business days via regional Loan Fund Partners.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $50,000Year-round
- BDC StrongNorth Fund$1M-$15M equity for early-stage Canadian deep-tech with defence/dual-use applications; AI, robotics, semiconductors, advanced systems.Who can apply: Startups and growing businesses$1M–$15MYear-round
- Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program (MARP)Federal funding for not-for-profits, Indigenous organizations and small municipalities running community events, worth up to $100,000 per event a year.Who can apply: Non-profits, Indigenous organizations, public bodies and industry associationsUp to $100K/eventCloses Nov 1215 days
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10Between intakes or announced but not yet open- SEED Student Entrepreneurship (New Brunswick): Government of New Brunswick / WorkingNB / CBDC RestigoucheA guaranteed interest-free loan of up to $3,000 for a New Brunswick student starting a summer business, from a WorkingNB regional office. Repay it in full by October 15 and up to a third of it is reimbursed.Up to $3KBetween intakes
- New Brunswick Tourism Festival FundNew Brunswick tourism grants for 2+ day public festivals, with funding calculated by out-of-area visitor attendance and postal code data.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesUp to $10,000Between intakes
- NBIF Breakthru Startup Pitch CompetitionUp to $200K in equity and in-kind for up to three New Brunswick startups, with typical prizes of $50K–$100K per winner.Who can apply: Startups and early-stageUp to $200KBetween intakes
- Launch Export Atlantic Incubator Program: Invest Nova Scotia, ACOA, Atlantic provincesA seven month export readiness incubator run by ACOA and the four Atlantic provinces, taking eight small businesses from each province. Participants get 15 virtual training sessions, 10 hours of coaching, a provincial contact and up to $1,000 plus HST for digital marketing assets, for a $250 fee.Who can apply: Growing businessesUp to $15KBetween intakes
- Digital Adoption Program: Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (AC-ADA) with ACOAThe Atlantic Force Multiplier Fund pays a share of the cost of outside expertise, so an aerospace, defence or security SME in Atlantic Canada can automate a process, tighten cybersecurity or improve online sales without carrying the whole consulting bill. The 2026 round closed on July 31 and no further intake has been announced.Who can apply: Growing businessesUp to $18KBetween intakes
- Atlantic Force Multiplier Fund (AFMF): Digital Adoption stream, AC-ADA with ACOAThe Atlantic Force Multiplier Fund pays 65% of the cost of bringing in an approved consultant, so an aerospace, defence or security SME in Atlantic Canada can get certified, adopt new technology, build its HR foundation or start on ESG without carrying the full bill. Applicants must be ACADA Category 1 members, incorporated in Atlantic Canada, with fewer than 500 employees.Who can apply: Growing businesses$15K–$25KBetween intakes
- NBIF Cleantech Momentum Program$50,000–$250,000 non-repayable grant for NB SMEs developing cleantech with emissions reduction, requiring prior revenue and commercial readiness.Who can apply: Growing and established businesses$50K–$250KBetween intakes
- BBI Business Consultancy Advisory Services GrantUp to $7,500 reimbursement for external consultant fees for Black-owned Atlantic Canadian businesses; annual intake, first-come first-served.Who can apply: Startups and growing businessesUp to $7,500 (incl. HST)Between intakes
- New Brunswick Product Development Grant Program (Tourism)Grants of up to $15,000 for New Brunswick tourism operators to develop or enhance market-ready experiences; the operator funds at least 25% of the project.Who can apply: Growing and established businessesUp to $15K per projectBetween intakes
- NBIF Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT) ProgramUp to $150K for New Brunswick companies and researchers developing emissions reduction technologies in clean tech, energy, or environmental sectors.Who can apply: Individuals. Growing and established businessesUp to $150KBetween intakes
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What’s in this directory
This directory lists 349 live business funding programs open to businesses in New Brunswick: 184 grants, 12 tax credits, 61 loans, 4 forgivable loans, 22 awards and 66 support programs. 48 are provincial, regional or local programs; the other 301 are open to applicants Canada-wide. 249 accept applications today, and 169 of those have no deadline at all.
Closing in the next 14 days 8
- 29OctEurogia2030: Call 31, NRC IRAPCanada-wide, 1 day left
- 29OctInnovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)Canada-wide, 1 day left
- 29OctAnnouncement of Opportunity for Human Analogue Studies 2026Canada-wide, 1 day left
- 31OctAccess to Business Opportunities (Indigenous Entrepreneurship)Canada-wide, 3 days left
- 31OctMICA Diamond/Core Drill Rod and Inner Tube Handling ChallengeCanada-wide, 3 days left
Updated October 28, 2026. Every program is checked against its funder’s own pages; statuses and dates change, so confirm with the funder before you apply.
Want advice on where to start rather than the full list? Read the New Brunswick grants guide.
This directory is for businesses. Looking for money as a person? See benefits and credits for individuals. Artists and arts groups have their own directory at GrantCompass Arts.