Exploration Drilling Grant Initiative (EDGI) TAS

This program provides funding for co-funded greenfields exploration drilling projects in Tasmania.
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This grant is currently closed to applications

What do you get?

Funding up to $70,000 for drilling costs, plus an additional $20,000 if helicopter support is required.

Who is this for?

TAS explorers and prospectors.

Overview

The EDGI provides explorers with co-funding to undertake greenfields exploration in Tasmania, especially for minerals included on the 2024 Australian Critical Minerals list.

Preference will be given to high-quality, technically and economically sound projects that promote innovative exploration or new exploratory concepts and technology.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • hold an Exploration Licence, Special Exploration Licence, Retention Licence, or Mining Lease covering the project's location (consideration may be given to those with an Exploration Licence application pending)
  • be the entity which holds the tenement and licence, or lease
  • be aged over 18 years
  • be registered for tax purposes in Australia
  • have an active Australian business number (ABN).

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