The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is Western Australian State Government initiative designed to promote and accelerate exploration in greenfield regions to assist in Western Australia transition to net zero emissions by 2050. The program started in April 2009 and is managed by the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) within the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE).
Applications open 2 February 2026 - Apply for co-funded grants programs.
EIS co-funded grant programs and pre-competitive data acquisition
Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program
A competitive program that offers co-funding to innovative exploration drilling projects in WA.
Co-funded Geophysics Program - Mineral
Encouraging greenfields geophysical exploration in WA’s mineral resources sector.
Co-funded Energy Analysis Program
Supporting petroleum and geothermal exploration in WA by co-funding energy systems projects.
Regional geophysics surveys and data
Collection of high-quality geophysical data across the state. Download free from our website.
Collaborative Projects
Understanding and facilitating deep exploration and providing smarter data management.
EIS Economic Impact Reports
Highlighting the value of the Exploration Incentive Scheme to WA’s economy
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