Junior Mining Assistance Program (NBJMAP)

Amount:

$100,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program (NBJMAP) is a financial assistance program for private-sector mineral exploration companies. It provides up to 50% of approved eligible costs for mineral exploration projects, individual grants will not exceed $50,000, and is intended to increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be private or publicly traded mineral exploration company is eligible for the program, providing:
1. it holds the mineral rights, or an option agreement, to the property named in the application
2. it does not have a self-sustained cash flow from mining operations
3. it has fulfilled all commitments related to previous funding from the province
4. its principal business is mineral exploration and/or development
5. must be registered with the New Brunswick Corporate Registry to carry out work in New Brunswick.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit the completed application form (digital format preferred) to:

Exploration Assistance Program Coordinator
Geological Surveys Branch, DNRED
2574 Route 180
South Tetagouche, NB E2A 7B8
Telephone: 506-547-2070
Email: nicole.hatheway@gnb.ca

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit an application form including the following:

1. the history of land tenure and mineral exploration on the mineral prospect
2. a detailed description of planned exploration work
3. geological map
4. geological model
5. maps showing the location of proposed work
details of proposed expenditures

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About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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