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CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal - Saskatchewan - Canada
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Source verified July 23, 2026

CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal

Support for participation in CNSC review processes
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: June 20, 2026
Latest change: The opportunity is now closed and the page now shows approved funding recipients and a higher disclosed total of up to $62,703.75.
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McClean Lake participant funding closed and approved
The participant funding opportunity for Orano’s McClean Lake licence renewal changed from open from October 20 to December 19, 2025 to now closed, and the page now says funding has been approved. The page also now lists the approved recipients and shows reimbursement of up to $62,703.75, compared with the earlier disclosed amount of up to $50,000. Application instructions and submission details are largely no longer shown on the main page, while the contact email remains pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals or representatives of organizations

See full eligibility

Overview

La Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire offre du financement aux Nations et communautés autochtones, au public et aux parties intéressées pour participer à des processus liés à des projets spécifiques ou à des questions d’intérêt réglementaire. Le programme peut couvrir l’examen de documents, la rédaction de commentaires écrits et, selon la possibilité, des interventions orales ou des activités de mobilisation liées au sujet examiné.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Optimize production processes
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Saskatchewan
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Submitting an application for an open funding opportunity
  • Using the funding to support participation in a CNSC process for the project
  • Submitting the required reports so eligible expenses can be reimbursed

Official resources

Official page

Participant funding for Orano’s application to renew its licence for the Mc Clean Lake Operation

Program guide

Notice of Public Hearing and Participant Funding (2017)

Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals or representatives of organizations
  • Indigenous peoples and communities
  • Members of the public and interested parties

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Those with a direct commercial interest
  • People who work for the project proponent

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees
  • Travel and incidental expenses
  • Honoraria for chiefs, elders, and holders of traditional Indigenous knowledge or community knowledge
  • Administrative costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures
  • Construction costs
  • Loss of revenue
  • Salaries and benefits
  • General operating and maintenance overhead

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • Northern Saskatchewan
  • Hamilton, Ontario

How to apply

  • Submit an application for an open funding opportunity.
  • Receive a funding decision and, if approved, sign a contribution agreement.
  • Use the funding to support participation in the CNSC process for the project.
  • Submit the required reports so eligible expenses can be reimbursed.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by a funding review committee.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
  • Funding is paid after the objectives in the contribution agreement are met and a final financial report is submitted.
  • Payment is made within 30 days after receipt of a valid final financial report.

Contacts

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal Program

What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal?

La Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire offre du financement aux Nations et communautés autochtones, au public et aux parties intéressées pour participer à des processus liés à des projets spécifiques ou à des questions d’intérêt réglementaire. Le programme peut couvrir l’examen de documents, la rédaction de commentaires écrits et, selon la possibilité, des interventions orales ou des activités de mobilisation liées au sujet examiné.

How much funding can be received?

CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal program?

To be eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal program, you must: Applicants must be individuals or representatives of organizations. They must demonstrate an interest direct and local in the project, Indigenous knowledge, affected rights, or relevant project information.

What expenses are eligible under CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal?

Submitting an application for an open funding opportunity Using the funding to support participation in a CNSC process for the project Submitting the required reports so eligible expenses can be reimbursed

Who can I contact for more information about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal?

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 - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal available?

The CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal program is available the province of Saskatchewan.

Is the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal is a Grant and Funding