The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for funding under the Nova Scotia Mineral Incentive Program (NSMIP). The goal of the program is to increase and promote mineral exploration leading to mineral discoveries and new, producing mines in Nova Scotia. The NSMIP offers funding opportunities for prospect- and advanced-level mineral exploration projects. The Prospector Grant provides up to $15,000 for approved grassroots mineral exploration activities. The Advanced Project Grant provides up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $100,000, for approved activities on advanced-stage mineral exploration projects.

Applications to the NSMIP must be received at the Halifax office of the Department of Natural Resources no later than 4:30 pm, July 27, 2012. Interested groups and organizations can learn more about the program and access the Application and Application Guide online.

Program details and application forms can be found at: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb/nsmip/nsmip.asp