Northwest Territories Mining Incentive Program
The Mining Incentive Program provides contribution funding for prospectors and exploration companies carrying out eligible mineral exploration projects in the Northwest Territories.
About this program
The Northwest Territories Mining Incentive Program provides contribution funding to encourage mineral exploration and support prospectors and exploration companies working in the territory. The program helps offset eligible exploration costs and is intended to stimulate mineral discovery, private investment, and development of the NWT mineral sector. Funding is available through streams for prospectors and corporate applicants, subject to annual program intake, evaluation, and available budget.
Eligibility
Eligible prospectors and mineral exploration companies undertaking qualifying exploration projects in the Northwest Territories may apply during the program intake period.
Requirements
- Project must involve eligible mineral exploration activity in the Northwest Territories.
- Applicant must apply under the appropriate prospector or corporate stream.
- Applicant must submit project location, work plan, budget, exploration objectives, and supporting documentation.