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Community Resilience Fund │ The City of Saint John

September 30, 2026

Value

Maximum Grant (Businesses & Non-Profits): Up to $7,500 per year; Collective Projects: Up to $25,000 available for the Business Improvement Association or groups of four or more businesses in the same area (with separate street-level entrances) applying jointly for a collective project.

Description

The Community Resilience Fund was created to:

  • Support small businesses and non-profit organizations with expenses related to property damage and security.
  • Promote proactive approaches and education on crime prevention, de-escalation training, and building community resilience.
  • Encourage collaboration between businesses, social agencies, and the municipality to build safer, more inclusive public spaces.

Eligible Applicants

  • Registered small businesses operating within the Saint John city limits, with priority for areas most affected by crime (e.g., Waterloo Village, Rothesay Ave, Thorne Ave, Uptown Saint John).
  • Non-profit organizations with offices impacted by crime or seeking to prevent such incidents.
  • Commercial property owners leasing to small businesses affected by criminal activity.
  • Uptown Saint John Business Improvement Association, applying on behalf of member businesses for collective prevention and education initiatives.
  • Mixed-use, multi-unit developments currently under construction.

Eligible Expenses

Funding may be used for:

  • Security and Prevention – measures to reduce risk and enhance safety.
  • Damage Response – costs associated with repairing or addressing property damage.
  • Business Resilience – initiatives that strengthen long-term stability and community support.

For the full list of eligible expenses, please click HERE.

Deadline Date

Funding is distributed twice per year (April and September), or until resources are fully allocated.

Contact

Contact Name: The City of Saint John

Phone Number: 506-658-4455

Website: https://saintjohn.ca/en/city-hall/awards-grants-incentives-and-donations/municipal-grants-program/community-resilience-fund

Industry:

Non-Profit

Location:

New Brunswick

Tags:

Community, Security

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