Prospecting Assistance Grants

Amount:

$12,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

Prospectors Assistance (PA) provides direct financial support and training to individuals who want to conduct mineral exploration in the Province. PA is designed to encourage and promote development of the mineral-prospecting industry through the discovery of wealth-generating mineral deposits. PA is comprised of two components: Prospectors Assistance Grants and Prospector Training.

Comments on Funding:

Up to a maximum of $6,000 is also available for air (float plane or helicopter) support to access remote properties. Assistance to a maximum of $12,000.00 may be available for projects considered to be at an “advanced” stage.

Deadline:

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, and be at least 19 years of age.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit via email to: MineralIncentive@gov.nl.ca

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. Personal Information/Supplier No
2. Prospecting Experience & Training Questionnaire
3. Planned Exploration Work/Exploration Approval Questionnaire and Table
4. Property Ownership Agreement Questionnaire and Table
5. Exploration Proposal including:
a. Proposed Dates
b. Mineral Licence Table
c. Crow Land Table
d. Exploration Work Plan
e. Location Map(s)
f. Laboratory
g. Sampling & Analysis Table
h. Geophysical Survey(s)
6. Budget Information with Proposed Budget Table
7. Checklist, Acknowledgements & Signature

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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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