Ontario Small Mining Exploration Companies Assistance Program ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small mining exploration companies operating in Ontario - Businesses with primary focus on mineral exploration activities - Companies meeting Ontario's definition of "small business" (typically based on employee count and revenue thresholds) - Must be registered and in good standing with Ontario authorities - Must have demonstrated exploration project in the province ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Contribution/Grant (non-repayable) - Amount: Covers eligible project costs (specific maximum amount not detailed in description) - Matching Requirements: Likely requires cost-sharing/matching contribution from applicant (standard for Ontario programs) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant funding - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Eligible costs directly related to mineral exploration projects - Project activities that advance the mining exploration sector - Costs supporting sector momentum and growth initiatives - Specific expense categories may include geological surveys, drilling, assaying, and feasibility studies (typical for exploration programs) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project must be located in Ontario - Applicant must demonstrate project viability and alignment with program objectives - Funds must be used to stimulate mining exploration sector growth - Project-based funding with defined scope and deliverables - Recipients must maintain compliance with Ontario regulations - Reporting requirements likely required to demonstrate use of funds and project progress - Eligibility verification and application approval process required before funding release