Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development

Prospector Assistance Program

Amount:

$15,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The New Brunswick Prospector Assistance Program (NBPAP) provides financial assistance to prospectors searching for metallic or industrial minerals (except aggregates) in the Province.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to a maximum of $5,000 if the prospector does not have mineral claims at the time of application, and up to a maximum of $15,000 if the prospector has existing mineral claims at the time of application.
Generally, first time applicants receive a maximum of $1,000. 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • have a valid New Brunswick prospector’s license,
  • have fulfilled all commitments for any previous grants from the Division,
  • not have a concurrent grant under the New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit the completed application form (digital format preferred) to the Exploration Assistance Program Coordinator, Geological Surveys Branch, NBDERD

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit the completed application form, including:

  • contact information,
  • prospecting experience,
  •  work location,
  • work proposal.

Other Things to Note:

Applications are only available from April 1 – 30.

Program Contact:

​Prospector Assistance Program

​Prospector Assistance Program FAQ​​​

Junior Mining Assistance Program

Amount:

$100,000

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program (NBJMAP) is a financial assistance program for private-sector Junior companies. It provides up to 50% of eligible costs, within defined limits, for mineral exploration projects and is intended to increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to 50% of eligible costs, within defined limits ($20,000-$100,000). 

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be private or publicly traded mineral exploration company,
  • hold the mineral rights, or an option agreement, to the property considered in the application,
  • not have a self-sustained cash flow from operations,
  • not be a subsidiary of a major mining company,
  • have fulfilled all commitments for any previous grants from the NBDERD,
  • have mineral exploration and development as its principal business.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must submit the completed application form (digital format preferred) to the Exploration Assistance Program Coordinator, Geological Surveys Branch, NBDERD

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit the completed application form, including:

  • the history of land tenure and mineral exploration on the mineral prospect,
  •  a detailed description of planned exploration work,
  • the geological map and the geological model,
  • maps showing the location of proposed work,
  • details of proposed expenditures.

​A final report is required, which must be similar to Report of Work for a mineral claim and accompanied by receipts for eligible expenditures.

Other Things to Note:

Applications are only available from April 1 – 30.

Program Contact:

​Junior Mining Assistance Program

​Junior Mining Assistance Program FAQ​​​