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Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream

Q: Who is eligible for the Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream program, you must: Communities in mineral development areas.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream?

You can contact Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM).

Q: Where is the Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream available?

The Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: March 19, 2026

Ontario, Canada

Support for Indigenous communities to review early exploration projects

Grant and Funding

Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines

Overview

The Indigenous Participation Fund offers the Early exploration support stream, providing up to $20,000 for a one-year term to assist communities in high mineral development areas in responding to early exploration projects. Funding is project-based and covers costs associated with coordinating the review of early exploration projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Strengthening governance

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $

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

Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Provincial

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,000

Coordination of early mineral exploration review processes and stakeholder engagement

Documents Needed

Not specified in the available information.

Eligibility

Communities in areas of high mineral development activities responding to early exploration projects.

Eligible expenses

Costs associated with coordinating the review of early exploration projects.

Additional information

This funding stream is ongoing with no set deadline, allowing communities to apply at any time.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous Participation Fund - Early exploration support stream. 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.