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SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick)
Government of New Brunswick
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Processors/manufacturers not involved in primary agriculture:...
Ongoing
Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
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Co-Funding
50%
SCAP - Advancing Agri-Food Processing Program (New Brunswick) provides up to Processors/manufacturers not involved in primary agriculture: up to 25% of eligible costs, max $50,000. Projects involving primary producers: 30-50% at department discretion, max $50,000. Provides financial assistance for the purchase of specialized and/or automated equipment to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity for New Brunswick's agri-food processors. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Provides financial assistance for the purchase of specialized and/or automated equipment to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity for New Brunswick's agri-food processors.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a resident or business operating in New Brunswick
- Eligible applicants include Indigenous Peoples or organizations, agriculture producers (individuals or groups), abattoirs involved in further processing, agri-food processing facilities, licensed commercial kitchens, agriculture producer associations, academic or research institutions, and other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives
- Project must involve purchase of specialized or automated equipment
- Equipment must increase efficiency, quality, or productivity for agri-food processing
- Processors and manufacturers not involved in primary agriculture: up to 25% of eligible costs, max $50,000. Projects involving primary producers: 30-50% at department discretion, max $50,000
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Processors/manufacturers not involved in primary agriculture: up to 25% of eligible costs, max $50,000. Projects involving primary producers: 30-50% at department discretion, max $50,000.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
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Rejection Pitfalls 9
- Applicant is a restaurant, cafe, grocery retailer, ice cream parlour, or in-home processor - categorically ineligible
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Contact a DAAF Business Growth Officer at [email protected] Contact a DAAF Business Growth Officer at [email protected] for a pre-consultation meeting
Required Documents 8
✓ Detailed project proposal (equipment description, purpose, expected efficiency/quality outcomes)
✓ Minimum 2 supplier quotes for the proposed equipment or services
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 7
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Compatible Programs
ACOA — Business Development Program (BDP)
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Loans
Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA)
Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) — Business Growth
Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
NRC IRAP
Other NB SCAP Streams (MDAP, Food Safety & Growth Initiative)
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Can sole proprietors apply for SCAP?
Yes, but only if they operate as a registered business in NB. Sole proprietors must have a valid business license and be classified as an 'agri-food processor' (e.g., not a restaurant or retail store).
What's the realistic grant amount for a $50k equipment project?
For a processor not involved in primary agriculture: $12,500 (25% of $50k). For a project involving a primary producer: $15,000-$25,000 (30-50% of $50k, at the department's discretion). Both categories cap at $50,000.
Do I need a pre-consultation before applying?
Yes — mandatory. DAAF officers shape applications to fit criteria and flag disqualifying issues. Cold applications are often returned for major revisions. Book one before starting your application.
Can I combine SCAP with ACOA BDP?
Yes — for capital projects, combined public contribution typically caps at 75–90% of eligible costs. ACOA BDP covers up to 50% of costs; SCAP covers up to 50% for producer-processors. Verify ceiling with DAAF officer.
Is retroactive equipment purchase eligible?
No — SCAP does not cover projects already started or equipment purchased before application submission. Applications must be submitted before purchasing equipment.
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