Prospector Mining Incentive Program
Overview
This program provides funding to prospectors and exploration companies who propose new exploration projects or are already carrying out mineral exploration work in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Mines and Minerals
Indigenous Capacity Building (ICB)
Indigenous Capacity Building (ICB) is a program designed to help the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) determine how to best support Indigenous Governments and Organizations build capacity in and understanding of the Northwest Territories (NWT) resource sector. This includes how the sector functions, how it is regulated, and the benefits resulting from resource exploration and development.
Funding applications will be accepted for the following:
Attendance at Conferences and Tradeshows
Get Guidance From Client Service and Community Relations
Get Assistance From The Mining Recorder's Office
The Mining Recorder's Office is your contact for information on the Mining Regulations.
Under these regulations, we:
Work Credit Program
The Government of the Northwest Territories has discontinued the Work Credit Program, effective March 31, 2025.
Corporate Mining Incentive Program
Overview
Provides funding to exploration companies who propose new exploration projects or are already carrying out NWT mineral exploration work. This application is open to exploration projects from any stage of development, from grassroots to advanced projects.
Entrepreneur Support
As of April 1, 2026, arts and film projects will no longer be funded through the SEED Programs. If you are looking for arts or film funding, please visit: Arts Funding
Prospecting Support Program
Overview
This program provides funding to local prospectors looking to identify the NWT’s next big mineral find by investing in the tools, equipment, and activities necessary to prospect.
Funding Available
Under the Prospector Support Program schedule, up to $6,000 drawn over three years, can be provided to:
Socio-Economic Agreements
When an environmental assessment takes place for a major resource development, the GNWT asks for follow-up programs to be put in place in the form of socio-economic agreements.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is responsible for negotiating these agreements on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories. They reflect the commitments and predictions made by the company during its environmental assessment including:
