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Indigenous Participation Fund - Advanced exploration and development support strean
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Supports coordination of advanced exploration projects
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Overview
The Indigenous Participation Fund's Advanced Exploration and Development Support Stream provides funding up to $15,000 annually to Aboriginal communities in Ontario in areas of high mineral development activity. This program assists communities in coordinating the review of advanced exploration and mine development projects, with funding covering project-based costs associated with these activities.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Increasing community impact
Strengthening governance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
Developing a GIS platform to coordinate mineral exploration reviews
Implementing advanced mineral analysis techniques for exploration
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