The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program is open for applications twice a year and offers up to a 50% refund for innovative exploration drilling projects in three categories: Deep Drill Program, Universal Program, Prospector.
Applications open 2 February 2026 - Apply for the Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program.
Applications for the Co-funded Drilling Program open twice a year. Applications open on the first Monday of February and the first Monday of August each year and are open for 26 days.
Information and timelines for applicants
Guidelines for Submission of Co-funded Drilling Applications
Full details about the funding and program are available here.
Funding Agreement
If successful, applicants will be expected to sign and operate by the rules in the Funding Agreement.
Tenement Holder Agreement
If applicants are not the tenement holder then the tenement holder must agree to the co-funding conditions.
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