
Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
YT, Canada
Money for mineral exploration in Yukon
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|closingDateJanuary 31, 2024
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Yukon
- Department of Energy, Mines and Resources (YK)
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grant_card_status|closed
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Get funding to locate, explore and develop mineral projects to an advanced exploration stage.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant requires compliance with several financial reporting and submission requirements, ensuring accountability and proper use of funds. These requirements focus on regular updates regarding project progress and financial expenses.
- Submission of a status report before the specified deadline.
- Expense claims can be submitted at any time, with the possibility of submitting multiple claims simultaneously.
- A final submission form must be submitted by the deadline.
- The final report must be uploaded via a secure FTP site, including all necessary digital data files and should not exceed the specified file size limit.
grant_single_labels|projects
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) funds projects aimed at mineral exploration and development in the Yukon. Eligible activities focus on various stages and types of mineral prospecting and exploration.
- Hardrock exploration for mineral deposits.
- Grassroots prospecting for new mineral locations.
- Target evaluation to assess potential mineral sites.
- Placer exploration to locate and evaluate placer deposits.
- Placer module focused on specific placer exploration initiatives.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 100,000
Focussed regional exploration for lithium in the Mayo region
$ 64,000
Target evaluation for potential zinc deposits
$ 36,000
Placer module activities focusing on gold recovery near Mayo
$ 120,000
Conducting hardrock exploration for gold deposits in the Dawson area
$ 72,000
Placer exploration for gold in the Klondike area near Dawson City
$ 35,000
Grassroots prospecting for copper in the Whitehorse area
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the type of mineral exploration activities being undertaken.
- The project must relate to either hardrock exploration, grassroots prospecting, target evaluation, placer exploration, or involve a placer module.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) is open to individuals and businesses involved in mineral exploration within the Yukon Territory. This includes those seeking to undertake projects in hardrock exploration, grassroots prospecting, target evaluation, placer exploration, and placer module initiatives.
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
The grant covers specific expenses related to mineral exploration projects under the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP).
- Expenses associated with prospecting and preliminary surveying of mineral claims.
- Costs related to geological mapping and sampling.
- Expenditure for geochemical analysis and assays.
- Expenses for geophysical surveys and related data processing.
- Drilling costs for exploration purposes.
- Expenses for environmental baseline studies.
- Equipment rental and materials directly related to exploration activities.
- Travel and accommodation costs for fieldwork personnel.
- Fees for technical consultations and expert analysis.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This program is specifically designed for mineral exploration initiatives within the Yukon region. Companies operating within Yukon are encouraged to apply to support local mineral project advancement.
- Businesses located within the Yukon territory.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to determine the most promising mineral exploration endeavors. However, the exact criteria are found in Appendix A of the relevant guidebook, which is not provided in this context.
grant_single_labels|apply
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Engaging with the Yukon Geological Survey for discussion and guidance before submitting an application is recommended to enhance the chances of a successful submission.
- Applications will be scored based on specific criteria detailed in the respective guidebooks, and applicants can request to see their scores.
- Successful applicants must comply with reporting conditions, including the submission of status, expense, summary, and final reports by specified deadlines.
- Applicants who are not successful may appeal the decision by contacting the Yukon Geological Survey by June 30.
- File submissions for final reports are managed through a secure FTP site, and there are specifications and size limits for data file submissions.
grant_single_labels|contact
ymep@yukon.ca
867-667-3203
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