GOVERNMENT FUNDING · NEW BRUNSWICK

Government-Funded Business Advisory Services in Grand Falls

Guiding Grand Falls businesses — and neighbouring Victoria-Madawaska communities — through eligible government funding for professional advisory services.

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GOVERNMENT FUNDING

How Funding Works in Grand Falls

CBDC Victoria-Madawaska coordinates ACOA-funded advisory support for eligible businesses operating in Grand Falls and the broader Victoria-Madawaska catchment area.

The Consulting Advisory Services (CAS) program reimburses eligible businesses for up to 75% of approved consultant fees, to a maximum of $5,000 (HST is not an eligible expense). Business Crafters 3.0 helps Grand Falls businesses prepare the scoping, documentation, and consultant engagement needed to apply.
WHO MAY QUALIFY

Eligibility at a Glance

ADVISORY SERVICES

Business Planning & Advisory Support for Grand Falls

Every engagement in the Victoria-Madawaska region follows our five-stage discipline: discover, diagnose, structure, coordinate, deliver.

Business Planning

FOUNDATION

Structured business plans, financial narratives, and funding-ready documentation for Grand Falls businesses.

Financial Advisory

CASH FLOW

Cash flow optimization, budget structuring, and financial decision-making support.

Marketing Strategy

GROWTH

Sales growth planning and marketing strategy suited to the Victoria-Madawaska market.

Operational Improvement

EFFICIENCY

Process review and operational efficiency recommendations for growing teams.

AI Consulting & Digital Transformation

TECHNOLOGY

Technology adoption, digital transformation planning, and AI-readiness assessment.

Grant Navigation

FUNDING PATHWAY

Identifying and coordinating eligible funding programs beyond the CAS stream, where applicable.

LOCAL ECONOMY

Industries Common to Grand Falls & Victoria-Madawaska

The Grand Falls area, served locally by CBDC Victoria-Madawaska, reflects an economic base rooted in forestry and wood products, seafood processing, tourism and hospitality, advanced manufacturing, and agriculture. Our advisory work accounts for this mix when shaping funding strategy, cash flow planning, and growth recommendations.

Forestry And Wood Products
Seafood Processing
Tourism And Hospitality
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture
FUNDING ORGANIZATION

CBDC Victoria-Madawaska

Advisory funding for Grand Falls is administered locally through CBDC Victoria-Madawaska, part of the Atlantic Canada CBDC network funded by ACOA.

This program is generally available to existing, operating businesses in Grand Falls and the Victoria-Madawaska region. Startups are not eligible under the default CAS program rules. Business Crafters 3.0 does not guarantee funding approval. Final funding decisions are made by CBDC Victoria-Madawaska and ACOA. Program terms and availability can vary by individual office — we confirm current details before beginning any engagement.
BENEFITS

Why Grand Falls Businesses Work With Us

TRUST

Structured Support, Clear Process

ACOA-Funded Program 75% Fee Reimbursement Up to $5,000 Victoria-Madawaska Region
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Grand Falls Funding & Advisory FAQ

Is this funding a loan I have to repay?

No. The Consulting Advisory Services program is a fee-reimbursement grant, not a loan. Eligible businesses in Grand Falls are reimbursed up to 75% of approved consultant fees (capped at $5,000, HST excluded) — there is nothing to repay.

Who administers the funding for Grand Falls?

The program is funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and administered locally through CBDC Victoria-Madawaska. Business Crafters 3.0 is an independent consulting firm; we are not the funding administrator, and final approval rests with CBDC Victoria-Madawaska.

Is this open to new businesses or only existing ones?

This program is generally limited to existing, operating businesses. Startups are not eligible under the default CAS rules that apply across the Victoria-Madawaska network.

Does Business Crafters 3.0 guarantee approval?

No consulting firm can guarantee funding approval. We help Grand Falls businesses prepare a strong, complete application, but eligibility and final decisions are made by the program administrator.

What kind of advisory work is eligible?

Eligible engagements typically include business planning, financial advisory, marketing strategy, operational improvement, and digital transformation projects — the type of structured advisory work Business Crafters 3.0 provides.

How do I get started?

Book a free consultation using the button on this page. We'll review your business, confirm your eligibility for Victoria-Madawaska-area funding, and outline next steps.

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