Funding for exploratory drilling in WA

The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program provides explorers with funding for up to 50% of exploratory drilling costs.

Overview

The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program provides explorers with co-funding to undertake exploratory drilling.

Funding is for exploration drilling only and may not be used for:

• resource definition drilling
• appraisal, stimulation and development drilling
• the development of new uranium mines

Co-funding of up to 50% of direct drilling cost is available and is capped at:

• $150,000 for general multi-hole applications
• $200,000 for a single deep-hole application
• $30,000 for a prospector application

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible, you must:

• have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• be the holder of, or have access to a tenement

Find out more about the eligibility criteria at Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program.

How do you apply?

Find out more about how to apply at Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program.