Grant
Provincial
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New Brunswick Beneficial Management Practices Program (Sustainable CAP)
Government of New Brunswick, Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Maximum Funding
Up to $60,000 (30% to 75%)
Ongoing until funding is exhausted; the program runs to March 31, 2028
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
75%
New Brunswick Beneficial Management Practices Program (Sustainable CAP) provides up to Cost-share of 30% to 75% of eligible costs, set by practice: 40% or 35% for most cropland, manure and livestock, energy, pest management, storage and water supply practices; 75% for improved stream crossings; 35% up to $10,000 over the life of the program for on-farm planning and consultative services; and 30% up to $50,000 over the life of the program for the practices listed under Agri-Processors. Maximum assistance is $60,000 over the life of the program (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028) for all applicants. A New Brunswick cost-share program, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, for farms taking concrete steps to improve their environmental performance. The program covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
A New Brunswick cost-share program, under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, for farms taking concrete steps to improve their environmental performance. It pays 30% to 75% of the cost of listed practices, including precision farming equipment, irrigation and drainage, manure storage and methane reduction, on-farm energy efficiency and renewable energy, mechanical weeding, waste and product storage, and water supply. Maximum assistance is $60,000 per applicant over the life of the program (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028). Owners and operators of farms established in New Brunswick can apply if they have an approved Environmental Farm Plan Action Plan.
Eligibility Requirements
- All owners or operators of farms established in New Brunswick
- Must have an approved Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Action Plan completed in the 4th edition (2004) of the EFP Workbook or the corresponding electronic version, with a comprehensive update completed no more than 5 years before the date of approval for a Beneficial Management Practice
- To access funding under the On-Farm Energy Efficiency Upgrades practice, the applicant must also have, or obtain, an on-farm energy audit completed by an auditor registered with NB Power
- The applicant must be eligible under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership; under New Brunswick's administrative guidelines, funding is only available where the applicant is a New Brunswick resident at least 19 years of age, the project location is within New Brunswick, or the project benefits New Brunswick
- The project must be one of the eligible practices listed in the program guidelines
- Costs incurred before the date of written project approval are not eligible unless the applicant is notified otherwise in writing
- Maximum assistance of $60,000 per applicant over the life of the program (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028)
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Difficulty
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Competition
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First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Cost-share of 30% to 75% of eligible costs, set by practice: 40% or 35% for most cropland, manure and livestock, energy, pest management, storage and water supply practices; 75% for improved stream crossings; 35% up to $10,000 over the life of the program for on-farm planning and consultative services; and 30% up to $50,000 over the life of the program for the practices listed under Agri-Processors. Maximum assistance is $60,000 over the life of the program (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028) for all applicants.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing until funding is exhausted; the program runs to March 31, 2028
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
4/5
Accessible — straightforward requirements
Competition
2/5
Below average competition
Difficulty
2/5
Easy — minimal documentation
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Insider TipThe Environmental Farm Plan is the gate, and it has a clock on it: the Action Plan needs a comprehensive update no more than 5 years before your approval date, so check the date on yours before you apply.
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Rejection Pitfalls 7
- No approved Environmental Farm Plan Action Plan, or the plan's last comprehensive update is more than 5 years old
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Application Steps
1
Check your Environmental Farm Plan Confirm you have an approved Environmental Farm Plan Action Plan with a comprehensive update completed within the last 5 years.
Required Documents 6
✓ Beneficial Management Practices application form, with project description, work plan and cost table (costs excluding taxes)
✓ Approved Environmental Farm Plan Action Plan with a comprehensive update within the last 5 years
Eligible Expenses 10
Ineligible Expenses 4
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Who can apply to New Brunswick's Beneficial Management Practices Program?
Owners or operators of farms established in New Brunswick who have an approved Environmental Farm Plan Action Plan with a comprehensive update completed no more than 5 years before approval.
How much of the project cost does the program cover?
Between 30% and 75% of eligible costs depending on the practice. Most practices are paid at 35% or 40%, and improved stream crossings at 75%. The maximum is $60,000 per applicant over April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028.
Is there an application deadline for the BMP program?
No intake window is published. The province's guidelines say applications are welcome on an ongoing basis until funding is exhausted, and the framework runs to March 31, 2028.
What do I need before applying for an energy efficiency upgrade?
In addition to an approved Environmental Farm Plan, you must have or obtain an on-farm energy audit completed by an auditor registered with NB Power.
Can I be paid for equipment I already bought?
No. Under the province's administrative guidelines, costs incurred before the date of written project approval are not eligible unless you are notified otherwise in writing.
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