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Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program WA

Australian Government · Australia

The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program provides explorers in Western Australia with co-funding for up to 50% of eligible exploratory drilling costs. Funding is available for exploration drilling only, with capped amounts depending on application type.

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Funding

$40K – $220K

Location

Western Australia

Who Can Apply

• Have an Australian business number (ABN) • Be the holder of, or have access to, a tenement • Be a WA explorer or prospector • Use funding for exploration drilling only • Funding cannot be used for resource definition drilling • Funding cannot be used for appraisal, stimulation and development drilling • Funding cannot be used for the development of new uranium mines
To be eligible, applicants must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be the holder of, or have access to, a tenement. The program is for WA explorers and prospectors. Funding is for exploration drilling only and cannot be used for resource definition drilling, appraisal, stimulation and development drilling, or the development of new uranium mines.

What's Funded

Exploratory drilling activities in Western Australia, including general multi-hole applications, single deep-hole applications, and prospector drilling applications.

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Expected Outcomes

Undertaking eligible exploratory drilling projects and generating exploration results from funded drilling programs.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershipother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

other

Keywords

explorationdrillingminingprospectingwestern australiatenementco-funding

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program WA?

The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program WA is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $40K – $220K in funding. The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program provides explorers in Western Australia with co-funding for up to 50% of eligible exploratory drilling costs. Funding is available for exploration drilling only, with capped amounts depending on application type.
2

How much funding does the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program WA provide?

The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program WA provides $40K – $220K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program WA?

  • Have an Australian business number (ABN)
  • Be the holder of, or have access to, a tenement
  • Be a WA explorer or prospector
  • Use funding for exploration drilling only
  • Funding cannot be used for resource definition drilling
  • Funding cannot be used for appraisal, stimulation and development drilling
  • Funding cannot be used for the development of new uranium mines
4

What activities are funded?

Exploratory drilling activities in Western Australia, including general multi-hole applications, single deep-hole applications, and prospector drilling applications.
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How do I apply for the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program WA?

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