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CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal
Support for participation in a CNSC licence review
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 20, 2025
- Closing date : December 19, 2025
Location
Saskatchewan
Overview
Up to $50,000 is available to support participation in the review of Orano’s McClean Lake licence renewal. Funding helps Indigenous Nations and communities, the public, and interested parties review documents and provide written interventions to the Commission.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 20, 2025
- Closing date : December 19, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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
- Review of CNSC staff and applicant documents
- Written interventions to the Commission
- Participation in the public hearing process
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
- Supporting documentation confirming representation, if applicable
- Any required terms and conditions acknowledgment
- Completed expense details in the application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Interested parties
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest
- People who work for the project proponent
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including legal analysis and advice
- Travel, accommodation, meals, and incidentals
- Other reasonable costs directly linked to participation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal representation fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent Funding Review Committee.
- Recommendations are made on how funds should be allocated.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign and return.
- Funding is paid after the agreement conditions and required reports are met.
- Applicants are notified of the outcome of their funding request.
Additional information
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their funding request.
- A contribution agreement must be signed by successful applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal?
Up to $50,000 is available to support participation in the review of Orano’s McClean Lake licence renewal. Funding helps Indigenous Nations and communities, the public, and interested parties review documents and provide written interventions to the Commission.
How much funding can be received?
CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 19, 2025.
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:
Direct local interest near the project.
Indigenous or community knowledge.
Value-added information for the CNSC.
What expenses are eligible under CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal?
Review of CNSC staff and applicant documents
Written interventions to the Commission
Participation in the public hearing process
Who can I contact for more information about the CNSC Participant Funding Program - McClean Lake Operation Licence Renewal?
You can contact Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) 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.