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Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative
Funding for critical minerals geoscience and data
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 31, 2024
Location
Halifax, Port Hope Simpson area, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500,000 per eligible geoscience data project, with federal funding limited to 75% of total project costs. It supports initiatives that improve access to data and advance responsible critical minerals exploration and development in Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Digitize or modernize organizational tools
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- Halifax, Port Hope Simpson area
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Geoscience data projects that improve access to critical minerals information.
- Projects that generate insights on the geological potential of new critical minerals sources in Canada.
- Projects that support responsible critical minerals exploration and development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provincial governments.
- Territorial governments.
- Provincial and territorial departments and agencies.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for eligible geoscience data initiatives.
- Costs related to generating public datasets, knowledge, and predictive models.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The program supports both federal R&D and contribution-funded projects.
- It is part of Canada’s broader critical minerals strategy.
- Public geoscience data and predictive models are key outputs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative?
This program provides up to $500,000 per eligible geoscience data project, with federal funding limited to 75% of total project costs. It supports initiatives that improve access to data and advance responsible critical minerals exploration and development in Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative program, you must:
Critical minerals geoscience or data project.
Supports responsible exploration or development.
For governments or public agencies.
What expenses are eligible under Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative?
Geoscience data projects that improve access to critical minerals information.
Projects that generate insights on the geological potential of new critical minerals sources in Canada.
Projects that support responsible critical minerals exploration and development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at cmgd-gdmc@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative available?
The Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative is a Grant and Funding