2017-18 NovaScotiaMineralIncentiveProgram

ProspectorGrant

ApplicationforProspectorGrantContribution

Pleaseusetheformbelowtosubmityourapplication.

We will review applications as they are received and we will fund projects that merit support. If a grant is cancelled, the money will be reallocated, within the time constraints of the fiscal year.

Pleaseenterthedataintothefieldsbelow:

1.PersonalInformation:

Name:

Project name:

Address:

Town/City: ProvincePostalCode: Phone(home):Otherphone(work,cellphone)

E-mail:

Occupation: Prospector’sIdentificationCardNo.

HaveyoutakentheNovaScotiaProspectingCourse?If“yes”,whatyear? Anyotherprospectingcourse?

If“yes”,indicatewherethecoursewasgivenandyear:

Provideabriefsummaryofyourprospectingexperience,includingtotalyears:

Is the applicant eligible for federal government reimbursement of the tax?

2.ProjectInformation:

Pleaseprovideanaccuratelistingoftheclaimreferencemapsheets,tractsandclaims,IssueDateand ExpiryDate,asemployedintheN.S.RegistryofMineralandPetroleumTitlesonNovaRoc,ofthe explorationlicence(s)youareproposingtoworkon.Amapshowingtheexplorationlicence(s)is required.Detailsofanyagreementswithoutsidepartiesthathaveavestedinterestinthepropertyareto besubmittedwiththeapplication.

Exploration
LicenceNo. / ClaimRef.
Map / Tracts / Claims / IssueDate yyyy-mm-dd / ExpiryDate yyyy-mm-dd

3.DescriptionofProject:

EstimatedstartingdateofprojectEstimatedcompletiondate

A)Locationoftheworkprogram(s)(attachmap(s)):

B)Briefsummaryofpreviousworkcompletedonthepropertybytheapplicantorothers:

C)ExplorationPlan:

The exploration plan must be well researched, achievable and based on an ideaor an approach that is worth testing. Proposals should explain how the approachwill build on any previous work. Extra credit will be given to projects thathave higher potential tosuccessfully discover new mineral exploration targets orto use innovative techniques toenhance theeconomic potential of existing mineral occurrences.

D)Descriptionoftheplannedwork:

Extra credit will be given for proposals that includenew and/or innovative exploration ideas or approaches.

E)Proposedperformanceschedule/dates:

Activity / Commencement
Date(dd/mm/yr) / CompletionDate
(dd/mm/yr)

4.ListofEstimatedExpendituresRelatedtotheProposedProspectorGrant:

All costs over $5,000 require three quotes, unless this requirement is waived by the MIP coordinator. Exceptions will be permitted where there is a lack of available contractors for that specific task in Nova Scotia, or in the local area where you are working in. The request for an exemption for providing three quotes on a cost over $5,000 must be in the application form. Ifrequestingsole-sourcecontractingpleaseincludethe reasonforchoosingthecontractor.Wheneverpossible,NovaScotiabasedcontractors shouldbeutilized.Pleasenotethatsomeexpendituresareineligible(pleaseseethe Prospector’sGrantTerms and Conditions).

ProposedExpenditures / Total
TotalNSMIPProspectorGrantRequested($15,000max.)

ForenquiriespleasecontactMickO’Neill,NSMIPProgramCoordinator:902-752-4842ore-mail

Thefinalreportmustbesubmittedbye-mailtoMickO’Neill,theNSMIPProgramCoordinator,at by4:00pmonTuesday,February 13th, 2018.Thefinalreportmustincludean ExpenseStatement,alldigitaldataobtainedundertheNSMIPandscannedcopiesofallpaid invoicesrelatingtoyourgrant.PleasereviewtheinformationofwhatisrequiredfortheFinal ReportonaProspector’sGrantat

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Please ensure that ALL required information is included and attached BEFORE submitting application.

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION (where applicable)

1. Any agreements on the property (i.e. Joint Ventures, Letter of Intent, etc.).

2. Copy of Provincial/Extra-Provincial Company Registration(if applicable).

3. Copies of three current estimates for contract work greater than $5,000 (includes geological contractors), unless this requirement is waived by the MIP coordinator. Exceptions will be permitted where there is a lack of available contractors for that specific task in Nova Scotia, or in the local area where you are working in. The request for an exemption for providing three quotes on a cost over $5,000 must be in the application form.

4. Map(s) showing location of the proposed work with the exploration licence boundaries shown.

5. Map(s) at adequate scale showing any proposed drilling or trenching with historic holes plotted and named.