JEDI Aboriginal Development Fund (JADF)
Up to $16,000 (community planning) or $8,000 (entrepreneurship) for Indigenous economic development in New Brunswick.
About this program
The JEDI Aboriginal Development Fund (JADF) is delivered by the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) to promote economic development in First Nation communities of New Brunswick. The fund provides reimbursement-based funding to Indigenous entrepreneurs, existing businesses, and communities to support business and community economic development planning. Community/Community Economic Development planning: up to 50% of planning costs to a maximum of $16,000. Business/Entrepreneurship Development (individually owned): up to 50% of planning costs to a maximum of $8,000. Eligible activities include business plans, market research, feasibility studies, and conference attendance.
Eligibility
Indigenous entrepreneurs, existing Indigenous-owned businesses, or First Nation communities in New Brunswick. Activities must focus on business or community economic development planning. Costs are reimbursed only after approval; the JADF is not for management, administration, communications, evaluations, land, vehicles, vessels, or inventory costs.
Requirements
- Indigenous entrepreneur, business, or First Nation community in New Brunswick
- Project focused on business or economic development planning
- Online application via JADF Online Application Form