Administered by Government of New Brunswick · Last verified: July 2026
Opportunities NB, the province's lead business development agency, offers payroll rebates to companies that create new jobs or expand operations in New Brunswick. The rebate returns a percentage of incremental payroll tied to verified new positions, paid out after the jobs are created. It is negotiated case by case and is part of a broader ONB support package that can include loans and contributions.
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Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityOpportunities NB Payroll Rebate is generally open to incorporated businesses, in New Brunswick. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Negotiated; recent rebates ranged from about $115,000 to $800,000 tied to new job creation. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Contact an Opportunities NB Business Navigator (1-833-799-7966) 2. Outline your hiring and expansion plans 3. Negotiate rebate terms tied to verified new jobs
Rolling; by negotiation.
Equity investment, typically into the next financing round; NBIF recently deployed about $3.2M across 16 investments
INCENTIVEPartial wage subsidy during the training period
INCENTIVELoans up to $750,000; non-repayable ABFP contributions up to 40% of expansion costs