Offered by Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Ontario Mining Exploration Program
- Maximum amount
- $200,000
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Ontario
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
If you have a small mining exploration company in Ontario, you could benefit from a contribution that will cover eligible costs of a project aimed at providing momentum to the mining exploration sector, and stimulating growth and job creation in the province, particularly in Indigenous and Northern communities.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in the target province (required)
- Have a valid exploration plan
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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