Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
YT, Canada
Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
grant_single|grantors
- Department of Energy, Mines and Resources (YK)
- Government of Yukon
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Get funding to locate, explore and develop mineral projects to an advanced exploration stage.
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The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) provides funding for the following eligible projects:
- Hardrock exploration
- Grassroots prospecting
- Focussed regional exploration
- Target evaluation
- Placer exploration
- Placer module activities
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$120,000
Dawson
Conducting hardrock exploration for gold deposits in the Dawson area.
$36,000
Mayo
Placer module activities focusing on gold recovery near Mayo.
$35,000
Whitehorse
Grassroots prospecting for copper in the Whitehorse area.
$100,000
Mayo
Focussed regional exploration for lithium in the Mayo region.
$64,000
Watson Lake
Target evaluation for potential zinc deposits in Watson Lake.
$72,000
Dawson City
Placer exploration for gold in the Klondike area near Dawson City.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) provides funding for hardrock and placer exploration projects in Yukon.
- Hardrock exploration
- Grassroots prospecting
- Focused regional exploration
- Target evaluation
- Placer exploration
- Placer module
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program include those involved in hardrock exploration, grassroots prospecting, focused regional exploration, target evaluation, and placer exploration.
- Hardrock exploration
- Grassroots prospecting
- Focused regional exploration
- Target evaluation
- Placer exploration
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program grant. These include:
- Companies engaged in activities outside the scope of mineral exploration as defined by the program guidelines.
- Companies with a history of non-compliance with mining regulations or environmental standards.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Hardrock exploration
- Grassroots prospecting
- Focussed regional exploration
- Target evaluation
- Placer exploration
- Placer module
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The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) evaluates applications based on specific criteria to determine successful candidates. The evaluation criteria include factors such as project feasibility, environmental considerations, economic benefits, and exploration plans.
- Project feasibility
- Environmental considerations
- Economic benefits
- Exploration plans
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1:
- Read the program guide for the type of exploration you are doing.
- Hardrock guidebook
- Placer guidebook
- Step 2:
- Fill out the application form.
- Step 3:
- Submit your application to the Yukon Geological Survey by email: ymep@yukon.ca.
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ymep@yukon.ca
867-667-3203
Apply to this program
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program Grant Summary
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) offers financial support to locate, explore, and advance mineral projects in Yukon, Canada. Eligible projects include hardrock and placer exploration, with an application deadline of April 2nd, 2024.
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program Grant Details
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) is a funding initiative that provides risk capital to support mineral exploration projects in Yukon. Aimed at advancing projects to an advanced exploration stage, the YMEP supports hardrock exploration, grassroots prospecting, regional evaluations, target assessments, as well as placer exploration modules.
To apply for the YMEP grant, interested parties need to submit their applications by the deadline of April 2nd, 2024. The application process involves filling out the specific form for either hardrock or placer exploration and sending it via email to the Yukon Geological Survey at ymep@yukon.ca.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their plans or applications with the Yukon Geological Survey before the deadline to ensure completeness and alignment with the program's objectives. The evaluation of applications is based on the criteria outlined in the relevant guidebook, and successful applicants will be notified by May 15th, 2024.
If selected for funding, applicants must adhere to certain conditions, including submitting status reports, expense claims, summary reports, and final project reports as outlined in the guidebook. These reports help track the progress and outcomes of the funded projects and are essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in the program.
For queries or further information about the YMEP grant, applicants can contact Patrick Sack at the Yukon Geological Survey by phone at 867-667-3203 or via email at ymep@yukon.ca. The program aims to support and foster mineral exploration activities in Yukon, contributing to the growth and development of the mining sector in the region.
