Agri-Industry Development & Advancement - Business Development for Producers
To support the New Brunswick agricultural industry in efforts to sustain, develop and/or expand markets, both domestic and international, by providing financial assistance for the tools, strategic infrastructure, innovative technologies, and resources needed to improve the agricultural industry’s competitiveness, profitability, and sustainability. Funds will be available to support activities related to business development, advancing the crop and livestock sectors, market and product development and agri-land enhancement. All of which are in effort to expand and advance the Agri-Food industry which help strengthen local communities and grow the economy. The Business Development for Producers stream provides funding to help producers and New Entrant farmers to better understand farm finances and cost of production, develop improved business, technical and leadership skills and to plan and take the necessary steps for succession, expansion or diversification, financial risk management, marketing, human resources, or overall business management. Funding is also available to agricultural producer associations or agricultural organizations to assist them with the development of the strategic direction of their organization or sector and to acquire the skills and training needed to operate a successful organization. Value +Assistance for eligible applicants, over the life of the program may be up to 50% of the eligible cost, to a maximum contribution of $7,500 per applicant; and up to $15,000 for a group of 2, 3, or more. +Business planning and implementation: 50% of eligible costs, up to $15,000 +Business knowledge, training, skills development: 50% - 70% of eligible costs, up to $3,000 per project and $6,000 per year +Benchmarking: 50% of eligible costs, up to $1,500 +Agricultural mentorship: 90% of eligible costs, up to $2,000
Grant Deadline
2024-08-23
Funding Amount
$15,000
Type of Grant
Grant, Funding
Sectors
Agri-Food, Agriculture
Demographics
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Eligibility
• Indigenous Peoples or Organizations
• Agriculture producers (individuals or groups)
• Agriculture producer associations
• Academic or research institutions
• Agri-businesses
• Other individuals or groups capable of achieving program objectives
Note: The program element you are applying to may be limited to certain eligible applicants. Please refer to specific program guidelines for detailed information regarding eligibility.
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