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Prospector Assistance Program (NBPAP)

Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development · New Brunswick

Funding amount
Up to $5,000 (prospectors without claims) or $15,000 (with claims); $1,000 first‑time applicants
Application difficulty
Medium
How to apply
Online
📋 About this program
Provides financial assistance to prospectors for exploration activities; offers up to $5,000 for those without mineral claims, up to $15,000 for those with claims and $1,000 for first‑time applicants.
✅ Who qualifies
Licensed prospectors; applicants must meet program criteria and hold claims (for higher funding).
Eligible uses
Operations
🚀 How to apply
  1. Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
  2. Prepare your documents — Most programs require business registration documents, recent financial statements, and a description of how you'll use the funds.
  3. Submit your application — Apply at the official portal →
Apply at official portal →

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Program details
Status Open
Type Grant
Level Provincial
Amount Up to $5,000 (prospectors without claims) or $15,000 (with claims); $1,000 first‑time applicants
Administered by Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development
Application Online

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