Atlantic Canada Business Grants

Department of Natural Resources and Renewables

Mineral Resources Development Fund: Marketing Grants

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Mineral Resources Development Fund supports prospectors, exploration companies, researchers, post-secondary students, and projects in the mining sector that attract investment, help grow Nova Scotia's economy and create jobs, especially in rural areas. The Marketing funding stream provides support to mineral license and lease holders, companies, and industry associations to promote mineral opportunities and attract investments to Nova Scotia’s exploration and mining sectors. Grants will principally support participation at regional, national, and international conferences, sector trade shows, and investment forums. 

Comments on Funding:

No details available.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • mineral license or lease holders or be a representative of a mineral license or lease holder, companies, and industry associations;
  • promote a license or lease that is in good standing in accordance with the Mineral Resources Act and Regulations;
  • be the license or lease holders of the property being promoted. If the applicant is being represented by another individual who will be marketing or promoting the property, a signed agreement for this representation must be accompanied with the application.

Application Steps:

1

Applications must be submitted using the application form provided to mrdf@novascotia.ca. 

2

Applicants are permitted to apply for more than one marketing grant each fiscal year.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    the application form;
  2. 2
    original paid receipts for reimbursement of expenses;
  3. 3
    a report, within one month of the end of the promotional activity;

Program Contact:

Mineral Resources Development Fund

Mineral Resources Development Fund: Education, Outreach and Engagement Grants

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Amount:

$50.000 

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Mineral Resources Development Fund supports prospectors, exploration companies, researchers, post-secondary students, and projects in the mining sector that attract investment, help grow Nova Scotia's economy and create jobs, especially in rural areas. The Education, Outreach and Engagement funding stream provides grants to support projects intended to educate and build public confidence or awareness in the mineral industry, prospector support and training, capacity building, indigenous and student education and training. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a grant of up to $50,000.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

  • geoscience and mining industry associations and societies;
  • museums;
  • consultants;
  • prospectors;
  • students;
  • academia;
  • Indigenous groups.

Application Steps:

1

Applications must be submitted using the application form provided to mrdf@novascotia.ca. 

Applicants are permitted to apply for more than one marketing grant each fiscal year.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    an executive summary, clearly stating how the education/outreach/engagement project to be funded will educate, provide outreach, and/or result in engagement;
  2. 2
    a project plan, and a statement of project/event objectives (both strategic and tactical), which must include a tool or plan for the evaluation and effectiveness of the project/event;
  3. 3
    a detailed description of the project and its planned outcomes for measuring success and potential impact on the target audience or group;
  4. 4
    a detailed budget, including a detailed list of activities required to complete the project/event, and an estimate of time required for each activity;
  5. 5
    the name of the project lead/s, their qualifications, organizational affiliation, and contact information.

Other Things to Note:

Proposals are accepted throughout the fiscal year starting 1 April each year. 

Program Contact:

Mineral Resources Development Fund

Energy Training Program

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Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Subsidy

Description:

The Energy Training Program helps postsecondary students and recent graduates get work experience in the energy sector by providing a hiring incentive for local businesses. Employers receive an incentive of 50 to 60% of the student or graduate’s wages for a 12 to 17-week work term. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a:

  1. 1
    50% wage subsidy (up to $7.50 an hour) for students and recent graduates;
  2. 2
    60% wage subsidy (up to $9 an hour) for students or recent graduates who self-identify as Mi’kmaq or Indigenous, a woman in an underrepresented occupation, visible minority, African Nova Scotian or a person with a disability.

When It Ends:

20-Jan-23

Deadline:

Rolling deadline

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be businesses with up to 500 employees operating in Nova Scotia;
  • have a direct connection to the energy sector;
  • provide work experience that’s directly related to the student’s field of study (Work term positions must pay at least the legal minimum wage, plus 4% vacation pay).

Larger local companies may be considered for the program if funding is available.

Application Steps:

1

complete the application form;

2

email applications to: energytraining@novascotia.ca or mail them to: Energy Training & Business Development Program Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables Joseph Howe Building 1690 Hollis Street PO Box 2664 Halifax, NS B3J 3P7.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants must submit the application form.

Other Things to Note:

The 2023 funding period is from 24 April 2023 to 18 August 2023. 

Program Contact:

Energy Training Program | Department of Energy and Mines