Self‑Employment Benefit Program

Government of New Brunswick (through CBDC) · New Brunswick

Funding amount

Continuation of EI benefits followed by provincial allowance; training and technical assistance

Application difficulty

Medium

How to apply

Online

📋 About this program

Helps unemployed individuals create their own jobs by starting a business. Participants continue receiving EI benefits during the claim period and then receive a provincially established weekly allowance; program provides business training, coaching and ongoing technical support.

✅ Who qualifies

Unemployed New Brunswick residents legally entitled to work in Canada, EI‑eligible, ready to start a new for‑profit business, able to provide at least 5% of start‑up costs and own at least 51% of the business.

Eligible uses

HiringTraining

🚀 How to apply

Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
Prepare your documents — Most programs require business registration documents, recent financial statements, and a description of how you'll use the funds.
Submit your application — Apply at the official portal →

💡 Tips & notes

Applicants must not start the business before approval; not available to those who have used the program within the last five years.

Self‑Employment Benefit Program

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