Programme de développement de l'agriculture autochtone du N.-B. ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous-owned agricultural businesses and enterprises - Indigenous farmers and agricultural producers - Indigenous food processing operations - Indigenous cooperatives and collective agricultural ventures - Indigenous organizations focused on food production and agriculture - Indigenous entrepreneurs in the local food sector ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance - Funding Structure: Grant-based support (not a loan) - Amount: Specific funding amounts not detailed in description; varies by project scope - Matching Requirements: To be confirmed with program administrators - Cost-sharing: Likely required; verify with program office - Repayability: Non-repayable assistance ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Agricultural project development and implementation - Local and indigenous food production initiatives - Market development activities (new and existing markets) - Agricultural infrastructure and equipment - Food processing and value-added production - Market research and feasibility studies - Marketing and commercialization of indigenous agricultural products - Skills development and training in agricultural practices ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must align with indigenous agriculture and local food development objectives - Applicants must demonstrate indigenous ownership or leadership - Market development component required (new or existing market expansion) - Project milestones and deliverables must be met to receive funding tranches - Reporting and accountability requirements must be fulfilled - Funds must be used in New Brunswick - Program administered through provincial indigenous affairs or agriculture department - Application deadlines and intake periods apply (contact program office for dates) - Eligible projects subject to program officer review and approval