CEI submissions and timelines
Applications for Round 9 of the Collaborative Exploration Initiative (CEI) have now closed. We will advise successful applicants by 1 April 2025.
Round 9 project timelines
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Documents
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).
Contacts
If you have any questions about your CEI project, email GSQ@resources.qld.gov.au.