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CNSC Participant Funding Program - Canada
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Source verified July 23, 2026

CNSC Participant Funding Program

Support for participation in CNSC reviews
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 20, 2026
Latest change: The Participant Funding Program now shows a cancelled future funding opportunity, a new funded Bruce Power decision, and a reduced resources table on the supporting pages.
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Participant Funding Program updates
The Stream 2 Regulatory Policy Dialogue page now shows a cancelled future opportunity instead of a pending one, so the previously indicated summer 2027 consultation timeline is no longer available. On the Participant Funding Program decisions page, a new Bruce Power decision was added for a lutetium-177 production process change at Bruce A and B nuclear generating stations with a maximum amount of $50,000, and the Resources and templates page removed the sample recipient survey and sample consent letter. The consent letter had been described as a required application attachment, so its removal may affect application document guidance on the supporting materials page.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Individuals or representatives of organizations

See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals or organizational representatives to participate in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. It supports regulatory review activities such as licence renewals, new project applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory oversight reports.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Environment
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
  • Participation in CNSC regulatory review processes for major nuclear facilities, including licence renewals, new project applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory oversight reports
  • Review of regulatory documents, policies, discussion papers, and other topics of regulatory interest, in limited cases

Documents Needed

  • Funding Application Form

Official resources

Program guide

Eligibility criteria

Funding application process

Funding award process

Application form

Consent form for PFP applicant - Third-party personal information

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

PFP resources and templates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals or representatives of organizations

How to apply

  • Consult the PFP funding opportunities page to learn more about the project description and access the project-specific application form.
  • Complete the PFP application form.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator sends a confirmation within one business day of receiving the application.
  • An independent funding review committee composed of external experts reviews the application and recommends whether the funding request should be approved, including the amount and any objectives.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382

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Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program Program

What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals or organizational representatives to participate in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. It supports regulatory review activities such as licence renewals, new project applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory oversight reports.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was June 16, 2026.

Who is eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program program?

To be eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project Indigenous traditional knowledge or knowledge of affected communities Indigenous or treaty rights, established or credible potential, and ability to provide value-added, project-specific information

What expenses are eligible under CNSC Participant Funding Program?

Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest Participation in CNSC regulatory review processes for major nuclear facilities, including licence renewals, new project applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory oversight reports Review of regulatory documents, policies, discussion papers, and other topics of regulatory interest, in limited cases

Who can I contact for more information about the CNSC Participant Funding Program?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-947-6382.

Where is the CNSC Participant Funding Program available?

The CNSC Participant Funding Program program is available across Canada.

Is the CNSC Participant Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CNSC Participant Funding Program is a Grant and Funding