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CNSC Participant Funding Program
Funding for participation in a CNSC hearing
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Participant funding supports Indigenous peoples, members of the public, and stakeholders taking part in CNSC reviews and public hearing processes. Up to $100,000 is offered for the review of documents and topic-specific interventions related to the project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
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
- Review of application and related Commission documents
- Participation in the public Commission hearing
- Submission of topic-specific interventions to the Commission
Documents Needed
- Completed funding application form
- Signed consent form for third-party personal information, if required
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Other stakeholders
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Applicants representing a government other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Review of application and Commission documents
- Participation in the public Commission hearing
- Travel to the hearing, when included
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost revenue
- Building renovations
- Salaries and benefits
- General operating and maintenance costs
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
- Port Hope, Ontario
- Pickering, Ontario
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Admissibility of the proposed activities
- Amount of funding available for the specific opportunity
- Value added to the Commission’s review
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the participant funding application form
- Review the terms and conditions
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the form by email, mail, or fax to the Participant Funding Program administrator
Processing and Agreement
- Initial review by the program administrator
- Assessment by an independent funding review committee
- Final decision and notification by the CNSC
- Contribution agreement sent to approved applicants for signature
- Funding released after objectives are met and the final financial report is submitted
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted by email, fax, or mail.
- A contribution agreement is required before funding is paid.
- Successful applicants must submit a final financial report and beneficiary survey.
- The program may publish the recipient name and funded amount.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program Program
What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program?
Participant funding supports Indigenous peoples, members of the public, and stakeholders taking part in CNSC reviews and public hearing processes. Up to $100,000 is offered for the review of documents and topic-specific interventions related to the project.
How much funding can be received?
CNSC Participant Funding Program Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program program, you must:
Provides value-added information
Participates in document review
Joins the public hearing
What expenses are eligible under CNSC Participant Funding Program?
Review of application and related Commission documents
Participation in the public Commission hearing
Submission of topic-specific interventions to the Commission
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 613-415-2814.
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