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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines is a provincial government ministry that develops safe, reliable and affordable energy policy for Ontario, oversees the mineral sector, and provides geoscience information. The ministry administers multiple grant programs including the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund, Ontario Junior Exploration Program, Indigenous Opportunities Financing Program, Indigenous Participation Fund, and the Ontario Electricity Support Program. View Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)'s website for more information.
Content last updated: March 14, 2026

List of grants and funding offered by Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)

5 opportunities available
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support
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Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Advanced exploration and development support

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Support for Indigenous mining consultation capacity
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mineral development advisor stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Funding for Aboriginal communities in mineral sector participation
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Mining conferences funding Sub-Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Funding for Indigenous mining conference attendance
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Education and relationship-building
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Education and relationship-building

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Funding for Indigenous mining-sector learning
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support
Grant and FundingOpen

Aboriginal Participation Fund (APF) — Early exploration support

Government of Ontario (ON), Ministry of Mines in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Support for Indigenous communities managing exploration notices
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

About Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)

What is the mission of Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)?

To develop safe, reliable and affordable energy policy for Ontario, oversee the mineral sector, provide geoscience information, and support sustainable development across the province.

What type of organization is Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)?

Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is a Provincial government.

What is Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)'s official website?

Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)'s official website is https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-energy-and-mines.

What else should I know about Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)?

Rôle du ministère dans l'écosystème du financement

Le ministère de l'Énergie et des Mines de l'Ontario joue un rôle central dans le financement des secteurs de l'énergie et des ressources minérales de la province. Il administre plusieurs programmes de financement stratégiques pour stimuler l'investissement, l'innovation et le développement économique dans ces secteurs clés.

Programmes de financement administered

  • Fonds d'innovation pour les minéraux critiques : Soutient l'innovation dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement des minéraux critiques en Ontario
  • Programme d'exploration junior de l'Ontario : Encourage l'exploration minière chez les jeunes entreprises du secteur
  • Programme de financement des occasions autochtones : Garanties de prêt triplées pour les communautés autochtones
  • Fonds de participation autochtone : Renforcement des capacités pour les communautés et organisations autochtones
  • Programme d'aide relative aux frais d'électricité : Aide aux consommateurs d'électricité admissibles

Partage des recettes des ressources

Le ministère supervise les accords de partage des recettes des ressources avec les Premières Nations, représentant un engagement envers la réconciliation et le développement économique. Les Premières Nations reçoivent 45 % des revenus forestiers annuels et 40 % des taxes et redevances minières des mines en exploitation.