Updated June 2026 · Verified against Government of New Brunswick - Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries guidelines
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Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick)

Government of New Brunswick - Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
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For-profit agri-businesses: up to 50% of costs, max...
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Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation (New Brunswick) provides up to For-profit agri-businesses: up to 50% of costs, max $30,000/year. Indigenous/academic: up to 100%, max $90,000. Offers funding for R&D, agricultural innovation, and technology demonstration within the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-science sectors in New Brunswick. The program covers up to 100% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Offers funding for R&D, agricultural innovation, and technology demonstration within the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-science sectors in New Brunswick.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an Indigenous organization, agriculture producer, producer association, academic/research institution, or agri-business
  • Must be based in or operating within New Brunswick
  • Project must relate to agricultural R&D, innovation, or technology demonstration
  • Eligible sectors include agriculture, agri-food, and agri-science
  • For-profit agri-businesses: max $30,000/year at 50% cost coverage. Indigenous or academic applicants: up to 100% coverage, max $90,000
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Agriculture Food Beverage
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion

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Funding Details

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For-profit agri-businesses: up to 50% of costs, max $30,000/year. Indigenous/academic: up to 100%, max $90,000.
Type
Grant
Level
Provincial
Co-Funding
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing

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1 Pre-application contact Email [email protected] early in Q1 or Q3 to confirm current intake window is open and discuss your project concept. DAAF staff can signal fit before you invest in a full proposal.

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Completed DAAF application form (obtain from DAAF staff)
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Can sole proprietors apply for this grant?
Yes, sole proprietors qualify as 'agriculture producers' but must meet all eligibility criteria. For-profit applicants get max $30,000 at 50% cost coverage (must match 50% of project costs).
What's the typical award amount for a small business?
For-profit agri-businesses: $15,000–$30,000 (50% of project costs). Indigenous/academic applicants: up to $90,000 (100% coverage, max $60,000/year).
When are applications accepted?
Continuous intake from April 1, 2023–March 31, 2028, but contact DAAF ([email protected]) early in Q1/Q3 to confirm active window. Fiscal year pressure creates de facto March 31 cutoffs.
Why do applications get rejected?
Most common: no Professional Agrologist involvement, weak climate adaptation link, or project benefits only one operation (not sector-wide). Missing budget justification also causes rejections.
Do I need to pay upfront for costs?
Yes, payment is reimbursement-only. Must cover 50% of costs upfront (for-profit) or 0% (Indigenous/academic). Submit receipts after project completion for reimbursement.

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