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CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Cameco licence-renewal funding notice was replaced by a broader Participant Funding Program page showing a new open opportunity, new eligibility rules, and a March 25 to June 16, 2026 application window.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Cameco licence-renewal funding notice was replaced by a broader Participant Funding Program page showing a new open opportunity, new eligibility rules, and a March 25 to June 16, 2026 application window.
Participant Funding Program opportunity updated
The Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River funding notice was replaced by a broader Participant Funding Program page that now highlights an open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal, with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The page now spells out who can apply, who cannot apply, eligible and ineligible expense categories, and the application steps, including the instruction to submit the signed application through the funding opportunity form and guide; it also states that applicants will be informed within 45 business days of the closing date and that payment is made within 30 days of a valid final financial report.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
November 18, 2022
Opened September 20, 2022
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals or organizational representatives who can demonstrate a direct, local interest in the project area, relevant Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge, potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights, or information relevant to the project and the CNSC review.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals or organizational representatives who take part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. The current open opportunity offers up to $200,000 and may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
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
- Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Signed consent letter for any hired professional
- Résumé or work experience documentation for hired professionals
- Supporting documentation for a not-for-profit organization, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizational representatives who can demonstrate a direct, local interest in the project area, relevant Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge, potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights, or information relevant to the project and the CNSC review.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest
- People who work for the project proponent
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance
Eligible geographic areas
- Key Lake Operation, north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- McArthur River Operation, north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Treaty 10 territory
- Traditional territories of the Denesųłiné, Cree, and Métis peoples
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Availability of PFP funding for the opportunity
How to apply
- Open the application form for the funding opportunity.
- Complete the form and follow the instructions in the form and the Participant Funding Program guide.
- Submit the signed application as described in the guide.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants will be informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or, if there is no closing date, following receipt of a funding application.
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report.
- Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
Additional information
- The report is a legislative requirement under the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act.
- It provides an overview of Canada’s official development assistance activities.
- It is complemented by the annual International Assistance Statistical Report.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal Program
What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals or organizational representatives who take part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. The current open opportunity offers up to $200,000 and may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was November 18, 2022.
Who is eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal program?
To be eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal program, you must:
Individuals or organizational representatives
Applicants with a direct, local interest in the project area
Applicants with relevant Indigenous knowledge, impacted Indigenous or treaty rights, or information that helps inform the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal?
Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects
Who can I contact for more information about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal?
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 - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal available?
The CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CNSC Participant Funding Program - Cameco Key Lake and McArthur River Licence Renewal is a Grant and Funding