Community Resilience Fund
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
The City of Saint John provides annual grants of up to $7,500 to registered small businesses operating in city limits, with priority for areas most affected by crime. Businesses contribute 50% of eligible costs; non-profits may receive up to 75% cost-share.
Eligibility Requirements
- Registered small business operating within Saint John city limits.
- Priority for areas most affected by crime (e.g., Waterloo Village, Rothesay Ave, Thorne Ave, Uptown Saint John).
- Also open to non-profits, commercial property owners, Uptown Saint John BIA, and mixed-use multi-unit developments under construction.
- Businesses receive up to 50% cost-share; non-profits may receive up to 75%.
- Collective projects can receive up to $25,000, but each participant's share counts toward the $7,500 annual limit.
- Ineligible costs include insurance-covered costs (except deductibles) and expenses incurred before required approvals.
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $7,500/year for businesses
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Round 2 closes August 31, 2026 (grants awarded September 2026). From 2026 onward: Round 1 September 1 to March 31, Round 2 April 1 to August 31.
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to win Community Resilience Fund
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- 9 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 4-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 5-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipBusinesses in priority crime-affected areas should highlight local impact; non-profits receive a higher cost-share rate than businesses.
Rejection Pitfalls 9
- Applicant is a residential property owner or runs the business from a principal residence
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 4
Eligible Expenses 3
Ineligible Expenses 3
Intake Periods
Deadline Notes
Ineligible Organizations
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Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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Clawback Risk
Low RiskHow Community Resilience Fund Compares
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