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Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program
Geological Survey of Western Australia · Australia
The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program provides up to a 50% refund for innovative exploration drilling projects. It opens for applications twice a year across the Deep Drill Program, Universal Program and Prospector categories.
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Location
Western Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applications must be submitted during an open application period.
• Projects must be innovative exploration drilling projects.
• Applications are available under the Deep Drill Program, Universal Program and Prospector categories.
• 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.
• Additional detailed eligibility requirements are set out in the program guidelines.
Applicants must apply to the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program during an open application period. The program supports innovative exploration drilling projects in the Deep Drill Program, Universal Program and Prospector categories. 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. Further detailed eligibility is contained in the program guidelines and submission documents referenced on the page.
What's Funded
Innovative mineral exploration drilling projects, including deep drilling and prospecting activities under the program's funding categories.Expected Outcomes
Completion of eligible exploration drilling projects and reporting in accordance with the funding agreement and program requirements.Key Information
Applicant Types
companyindividualother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
r_and_dinnovationother
Keywords
exploration drillingmineral explorationco-fundingrefunddeep drillprospectorWestern Australiageology
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 provides up to a 50% refund for innovative exploration drilling projects. It opens for applications twice a year across the Deep Drill Program, Universal Program and Prospector categories.
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Who is eligible for the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program?
- Applications must be submitted during an open application period.
- Projects must be innovative exploration drilling projects.
- Applications are available under the Deep Drill Program, Universal Program and Prospector categories.
- 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.
- Additional 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 28 Aug 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Innovative mineral exploration drilling projects, including deep drilling and prospecting activities under the program's funding categories.
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How do I apply for the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program?
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