Ontario Junior Exploration Program

Ontario Junior Exploration Program est un programme de type subvention administré par Government of Ontario, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, offert aux entreprises de la région suivante : Ontario. Funding for junior mining in Ontario.

The Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) supports early-stage mineral exploration by providing targeted funding. OJEPis designed to: encourage investment in mineral exploration boost economic growth and create jobs across the province; prioritize opportunities in northern and Indigenous communities. Eligible junior mining companies can receive: up to $200,000 per project to cover 50% of eligible costs; up to an additional $15,000 to cover 100% of eligible costs per project supporting Indigenous employment and business opportunities. Eligible prospectors applying under the new prospectors stream can receive up to $50,000 per project to cover 50% of eligible costs. An additional up to $15,000 to cover 100% of eligible costs per project supporting Indigenous employment and business opportunities

Une subvention est non remboursable : une fois approuvée, elle n'a pas à être remboursée, mais la plupart des bailleurs exigent des rapports d'étape ou finaux.

Les programmes de la province (Ontario) exigent généralement que le demandeur y soit enregistré et exploité; ils se cumulent souvent avec des programmes fédéraux comme la RS&DE et le PARI CNRC.