Other Sources of Funding

The following programs may offer alternative sources of funding relevant to minerals research, the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector or the mining industry more broadly.

MRIWA will consider requests to co-fund proposals submitted to the programs below if allowable under the respective funding rules, where the proposed activity aligns to the MRIWA Research Priority Plan and meets all MRIWA eligibility requirements.

Commonwealth Assistance

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Grants

Through various Foundations, Councils and Institutes, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides funding for collaborative projects to promote exchange and collaboration between Australia and other counties including India, Korea and Latin America. Projects must align to one of the priority areas for the designated round.

National Energy Resources Australia

National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) is one of 6 Industry Growth Centres established under the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Centres Initiative. NERA provides funding for industry-led, collaborative projects that demonstrate innovative solutions with the aim of enhancing productivity, competitiveness and long-term sustainability of Australia’s energy resources sector.

Western Australian Government Assistance

Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS)

The Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) is a State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in Western Australia for the long-term sustainability of the State’s resources sector.

Local Capability Fund

The Local Capability Fund (LCF) provides funding in priority areas to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Western Australia with increasing their capability and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to the Western Australian State Government, major projects and other important markets.

Other Assistance

Amira

Amira is an independent global not-for-profit organisation representing members from the resources industry seeking to enhance, sustain and deliver transformational research and development, innovation and implementation for the benefit of society.