Newfoundland and Labrador Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA)
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
Annual rebate program supporting early-stage mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador. Reimburses 40–75% of approved exploration costs — up to $150,000 per project on the island of Newfoundland and up to $225,000 for Labrador-based projects. The 2026–27 pool is $3.9M combined (provincial allocation plus two Critical Mineral Assistance tranches). Program documents for 2026 are published and the intake is pending formal budget approval for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
Eligibility Requirements
- Companies primarily engaged in mineral exploration and/or mining
- May be in receipt of direct or indirect revenues from mineral or mining operations
- Project must involve exploration activities on the island of Newfoundland or in Labrador
- Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent using the published JEA 2026 LOI form and consult the JEA 2026 Guidelines
- Post-award: applicants must submit a satisfactory final report and supporting documentation to receive final rebate payment
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- $0 – $225,000 (40–75% rebate; $150K max island of NL, $225K max Labrador)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- 2026 LOI intake closed June 19, 2026; eligibility response letters expected July 10, 2026; 2027 intake dates TBD
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Insider TipDownload and work through both the JEA 2026 Guidelines and the JEA 2026 Letter of Intent Guide before drafting — the LOI Guide walks through what reviewers expect in the technical and budget sections.
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Application Steps
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