Green Economy New Brunswick - Grant Brief ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in New Brunswick - Private businesses across all sectors seeking to improve environmental sustainability - Social enterprises and cooperatives committed to green practices - Businesses with demonstrated operations in New Brunswick - Organizations of any size willing to adopt sustainable business practices ### 💰 Funding Details - Membership Fee Structure: Annual membership starting at $1,500 - Grant Type: Non-repayable support program (membership-based access model) - No Matching Requirement: Funding does not appear to require cost-sharing or matching contributions - No Loan Component: This is a service-based membership program, not a traditional grant or loan - Scalability: Membership fees may vary based on business size or service tier (exact tiers not specified in description) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - One-on-one coaching sessions focused on sustainability goal achievement - Environmental impact measurement tools and tracking systems - Impact measurement services to quantify and monitor environmental performance - Networking workshops with other businesses and sustainability professionals - Learning workshops covering green business practices and sustainability strategies - Personalized business advisory services related to environmental goals ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Annual Membership Commitment: Businesses must maintain annual membership (minimum $1,500/year) - Active Participation Required: Engagement in coaching, workshops, and networking activities expected - Sustainability Goals: Applicant must have identified or be willing to develop environmental sustainability objectives - Performance Tracking: Members must use provided tools to measure and track environmental impact progress - New Brunswick Base: Business operations must be located in or primarily serve New Brunswick - Ongoing Compliance: Continued membership required to maintain access to support services and community