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CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)
Support for CNSC process participation
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: The CNSC Participant Funding Program page now shows an active 2026 funding opportunity with updated eligibility, application steps, funding terms, and participant scope, and the CNSC contact email was also updated.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: The CNSC Participant Funding Program page now shows an active 2026 funding opportunity with updated eligibility, application steps, funding terms, and participant scope, and the CNSC contact email was also updated.
Participant Funding Program updated
The CNSC Participant Funding Program page now shows an active opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s licence renewal for the Western Waste Management Facility, with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The page now also provides updated who-can-apply and who-cannot-apply rules, eligible and ineligible expenses, application steps, post-application review and payment timing, and program links for the eligibility criteria, application process, award process, resources, guide, and recipient terms and conditions. Separately, the CNSC general inquiries email on the contact page changed from cnsc.info.ccsn@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca to info@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca; the rest of the contact details shown on that page were unchanged.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals or organizational representatives taking part in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Funding may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, and administrative costs for eligible participation activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
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.
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects.
Documents Needed
- Project-specific PFP application form
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizational representatives.
- Not-for-profit organizations, if one person in the group assumes individual responsibility for signing the contribution agreement and carrying out all terms of the agreement.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project.
- People who work for the project proponent.
- Applicants representing another level of government, other than an Indigenous government.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
- Administrative costs
- Other costs considered by the Independent Funding Review Committee on a case-by-case basis
Selection criteria
- Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
How to apply
- Consult the PFP funding opportunities to find the project description and access the project-specific application form.
- Complete the project-specific PFP application form using the instructions provided in that form.
- Review, sign, and date the form, keep a copy for your records, and submit it to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax, or mail.
Processing and Agreement
- The PFP administrator will normally notify applicants within one business day of receiving the application.
- An independent funding review committee reviews the application and recommends whether the funding request should be approved, including the amount and any objectives to be met.
- The PFP administrator notifies applicants of the final decision within 25 business days of the application closing date.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement from the CNSC.
- Funding payments are issued after the recipient meets the contribution agreement objectives, submits a final financial report, and completes a recipient survey; receipts and invoices are required only if the maximum funding exceeds $30,000 or when requested by the CNSC, and receipts should be retained for at least 3 years.
Additional information
- The CNSC provides the PFP Guide, sample forms, and templates to help applicants through the process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) Program
What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)?
The Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals or organizational representatives taking part in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Funding may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, and administrative costs for eligible participation activities.
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 (PFP) program?
To be eligible for the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) program, you must:
Applicants must demonstrate a direct, local, Indigenous, rights-based, or project-specific value-added interest.
Not-for-profit organizations need one person to take responsibility for the contribution agreement.
What expenses are eligible under CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)?
Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest.
Meetings with CNSC staff.
Studies.
Other engagement activities related to specific projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)?
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 (PFP) available?
The CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) is a Grant and Funding