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Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program
Geological Survey of Western Australia · Australia
The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program offers up to a 50% refund for innovative exploration drilling projects. It opens for applications twice a year across three categories: Deep Drill Program, Universal Program and Prospector.
Deadline
29 Aug 2026
Location
Western Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must apply for an innovative exploration drilling project
• Project must fit one of the program categories: Deep Drill Program, Universal Program or Prospector
• Funding is provided as up to a 50% refund of eligible project costs
• If the applicant is not the tenement holder, the tenement holder must agree to the co-funding conditions
• Successful applicants must sign and comply with the funding agreement
• Detailed eligibility requirements are set out in the program guidelines
Applicants must apply to the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program for an innovative exploration drilling project in one of the program categories. The program provides up to a 50% refund. If the applicant is not the tenement holder, the tenement holder must agree to the co-funding conditions. Successful applicants are expected to sign and comply with the funding agreement. Full detailed eligibility is contained in the program guidelines and related application documents.
What's Funded
Innovative mineral exploration drilling projects submitted under the Deep Drill Program, Universal Program or Prospector categories.Expected Outcomes
Completion of eligible exploration drilling projects and delivery of project results and reports in accordance with the funding agreement and program rules.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershipother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
r_and_dinnovationother
Keywords
exploration drillingmineral explorationco-fundingrefundWestern Australiadeep drillprospectorgeological survey
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program?
The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program is a business grant offered by Geological Survey of Western Australia in Australia. The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program offers up to a 50% refund for innovative exploration drilling projects. It opens for applications twice a year across three categories: Deep Drill Program, Universal Program and Prospector.
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Who is eligible for the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program?
- Must apply for an innovative exploration drilling project
- Project must fit one of the program categories: Deep Drill Program, Universal Program or Prospector
- Funding is provided as up to a 50% refund of eligible project costs
- If the applicant is not the tenement holder, the tenement holder must agree to the co-funding conditions
- Successful applicants must sign and comply with the funding agreement
- Detailed eligibility requirements are set out in the program guidelines
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When does the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program close?
Applications close on 29 Aug 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Innovative mineral exploration drilling projects submitted under the Deep Drill Program, Universal Program or Prospector categories.
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How do I apply for the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program?
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