CEI submissions and timelines
Round 9 Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI) is now open. Applications close at 23:59 (AEST) on 11 December 2024.
You can use these documents to help you draft your submission:
- Guideline for applicants – CEI Round 9 (PDF, 533KB)
- Technical proposal template – CEI Round 9 (DOCX, 45KB)
- Proposed budget template – CEI Round 9 (XLSX, 44KB).
If you have any questions about your submission, email GSQ@Resources.qld.gov.au.
Round 9 project timelines
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 23 September 2024 | Applications open. |
| 11 December 2024 | Applications close (23:59 AEST). |
| 1 April 2025 | Funding deeds executed between Applicant and department. |
| 1 September 2025 | Finalise access to project site. |
| 15 September 2025 | Start activity. |
| 5 December 2025 | Complete activity. |
| 29 January 2026 | Submit final report, payment claim and data. |
| 29 July 2026 | Release onto GSQ Open Data Portal. |
| 29 January 2027 | Submit drill core and rock chips to the department. |
Round 8
Round 8 is ongoing, with final reports and data available from 16th June 2025.
Project timelines
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 April 2024 | Funding deeds executed between applicant and department. |
| 1 September 2024 | Finalise access to project site. |
| 16 September 2024 | Start activity. |
| 18 November 2024 | Complete activity. |
| 2 December 2024 | Submit final report, costing report and data. |
| 16 June 2025 | Release onto GSQ Open Data Portal. |
| 30 January 2026 | Submit drill core and rock chips to the department. |
Documents
- Guideline for applicants – CEI Round 8 (PDF, 675KB).
- Budget template and costing report – CEI Round 8 (XLXS, 51KB).
- Technical proposal template – CEI Round 8 (DOCX, 49KB).
If you have any questions about your CEI Round 8 project, email GSQ@resources.qld.gov.au.