Grant
Provincial
Active
Export Funding NB — New Brunswick Export Development Program
LearnSphere (delivered on behalf of Opportunities New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Maximum Funding
Up to $15,000
Rolling — no deadline
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
65%
Export Funding NB — New Brunswick Export Development Program provides Up to $15,000 (65% reimbursement of eligible costs; minimum $5,000 total project size). New Brunswick reimbursement grant covering 65% of eligible export consulting and digital marketing costs, up to $15,000. The program covers up to 65% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
New Brunswick reimbursement grant covering 65% of eligible export consulting and digital marketing costs, up to $15,000. Targets NB SMEs that are exporting or planning to export, funding professional consulting fees for market research, export planning, lead generation, digital marketing, and website export enhancements. Projects must complete within 6 months.
Eligibility Requirements
- Head office registered and operating in New Brunswick with a valid CRA business number
- Currently exporting or planning to export outside Canada
- Must demonstrate an increase in revenue, profit, or workforce in the past 2 years
- Minimum total project cost of $5,000
- Must contribute at least 35% of total project costs (minimum applicant share)
- Professional service firms may qualify only for unique strategic export opportunities
- Not eligible: retail/wholesale businesses, real estate, government services, personal/social services, softwood lumber producers
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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $15,000 (65% reimbursement of eligible costs; minimum $5,000 total project size)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 65% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Rolling — no deadline
Program Scorecard
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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
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Rejection Pitfalls 7
- Business head office not registered in New Brunswick
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Application Steps
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Contact LearnSphere to confirm program availability Call the LearnSphere program team at 1-877-644-2267 before applying to confirm funding is available in the current fiscal year and to discuss your export project scope.
Required Documents 6
✓ Online application form (submitted to LearnSphere)
✓ Minimum two consultant proposals from arm's-length service providers (consultants cannot be owners, employees, or related parties)
Eligible Expenses 10
Ineligible Expenses 7
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Can I use my own employee as the consultant?
No. Consultants must be arm's-length from your business — owners, employees, and related parties are not eligible. You must hire an independent third-party firm or freelancer.
Does trade show attendance qualify?
No. Trade show booth rental, travel, and printing are explicitly excluded. Only professional consulting fees and online advertising expenses managed by an approved external agency qualify.
Do I need to be already exporting?
No — you can be planning to export. But you must demonstrate growth (revenue, profit, or headcount) over the past 2 years, showing your business has the track record to support export activities.
How quickly are applications decided?
LearnSphere typically completes evaluation within 2 weeks. Contact Sally Marchand at 1-877-644-2267 before applying to confirm funding is available and discuss your project.
Can I stack this with CanExport SMEs?
Yes, for different cost categories or project phases. Avoid claiming the same consultant invoices under both programs simultaneously. Coordinate with both program managers to ensure compliance.
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