KEY FEATURES
- Priority will be given to projects focused on the discovery of critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies.
- Applications that have met eligibility requirements will have their proposals evaluated by the Technical Assessment Panel.
- Activity commencement must have started no later than 1 October 2026.
- Applications Open 28 October 2025 and Close 1 December 2025.
The QLD Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI) aims to encourage the discovery and development of Queensland’s critical mineral deposits to help meet the growing demands of the world’s technology and renewable energy sectors with funding now open for Round 10.
Funding is currently provided under the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan (QRIDP), with $17.5 million available until June 2027 to support Queensland’s exploration companies to discover the future mines to produce the minerals and metals that the world needs.
At the conclusion of activities, and following a six-month confidentiality clause, the geoscientific data from all successful programs within each round is made publicly available online. The sharing of this information helps stimulate further discovery and secure future resources for the benefit of the state..
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applications must adhere to the requirements outlined in the Guidelines for Applicants – CEI Round 10.
To ensure your application is lodged successfully, please ensure that you have all the requested documents ready to attach with your application before you commence the webform submission process.
ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDING
The Applicant must be the Holder or Operator of a granted Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM), Mineral Development Lease (MDL) or Mining Lease (ML) in the State of Queensland. CEI is not open to non-mineral permits such as coal, gas or petroleum (EPC or ATP).
Full eligibility criteria can be found at Guidelines for Applicants – CEI Round 10.
FURTHER INFORMATION
All proposals must be submitted using the online webform Apply for CEI Funding.
QLD COLLABORATIVE EXPLORATION INITIATIVE
Grants of up to $250,000 (excluding GST) per project are available. Eligible funding is capped at $400,000 (excluding GST) per applicant.
APPLICATIONS OPEN:
28 October 2025
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
1 December 2025
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