Export and Market Access Program

The Export and Market Access Program helps New Brunswick arts organizations and cultural industries export or tour their creative works, attend industry events where significant business development opportunities exist and helps them adapt their works for entry into new markets.

Deadlines are:

• May 15 for projects that initiate in spring/summer 
• September 15 for projects that initiate in fall/early winter 
• January 15 for projects that initiate in winter/early spring   

Eligible applicants include:

• non-profit arts and culture organizations legally incorporated in New Brunswick 
• for-profit cultural industries legally registered in New Brunswick (including craft entrepreneurs; literary publishers; media producers; commercial galleries; etc. 

Due to high demand and limited available budget, the department undertakes a selective process when allocating grants.  Application for a grant does not guarantee a grant or that the full amount requested can be awarded.  The department will assess and prioritize applications based on: 

• new or sustained impact on the organization or for artists
• feasibility and achievability
• proposed activity’s alignment with government priorities with respect to the arts and culture sector

Guidelines and forms for applying are on the Arts Culture NB Portal. 

1. New applicants must first create their user profile by clicking on the “GUIDE Create your profile” button. 
2. The portal will email the username and password for the applicant to log into the system and access program guidelines and application forms. Applicants must read the guidelines to ensure they are eligible to apply before creating an application. 

Questions can be emailed to [email protected].