New Brunswick Prospector Assistance Program (NBPAP)
$15,000.00
Grant
Description:
NBPAP is a financial assistance program offered by the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED). The program is for prospectors searching for metallic or industrial minerals (except aggregates) in the province.
Comments on Funding:
Applicants may receive:
– up to a maximum of $5,000 if the prospector does not have mineral claims at the time of application
– up to a maximum of $15,000 if the prospector has existing mineral claims at the time of application
– first time applicants generally receive a maximum of $1,000.
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must
1. Have a valid New Brunswick prospector’s license
2. Be at least 19 years of age
3. Fulfilled all commitments related to previous exploration assistance funding from the department
4. If applying for funding on existing mineral claims, the applicant must be the registered holder of the claim block(s)
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 a completed application form including:
1. contact information;
2. prospecting experience;
3. work location; and
4. work proposal.
Other Things to Note:
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