Yukon Mineral Exploration Program

Early-stage mineral exploration in the Yukon can be both promising and capital-intensive, especially when it comes to getting boots on the ground and generating the data needed to advance a prospect. The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program is designed to help offset some of those upfront costs for businesses and individuals working to identify and evaluate mineral potential across the territory. Delivered by the Government of Yukon’s Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, the program provides non-repayable funding to support a wide range of exploration activities, from early prospecting to more focused evaluation work.

The program supports both hard rock and placer exploration, making it relevant for companies and operators at different stages of development. Funding can help cover activities such as grassroots prospecting, regional surveys, and more targeted exploration aimed at refining drill targets or assessing placer opportunities. With support of up to roughly $50,000 per project, the program is particularly valuable for smaller exploration teams looking to move a project forward without taking on excessive financial risk. By sharing the cost of exploration, it encourages continued investment in Yukon’s mineral sector and helps build a stronger pipeline of future development projects.

Applications are generally accepted on an ongoing basis, and businesses meeting certain requirements may be able to access support for eligible exploration work. Reviewing the full program details through GrantHub can help determine how this funding might fit into your exploration plans.