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CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)

Support for CNSC process participation

Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals or organizational representatives.
See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations in CNSC regulatory processes. It can fund participation in environmental assessments, licensing reviews and Commission proceedings, including professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
Indigenous peoples, Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Participant Funding Program opportunity status updated

The Participant Funding Program now shows no open funding opportunities, and the Western Waste Management Facility file has moved to the decisions page as an approved, now-closed $200,000 record.

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The main Participant Funding Program page now says there are no funding opportunities open at this time, and the previously listed Western Waste Management Facility opportunity is no longer shown there. The removed opportunity had an application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026, and the related funding decisions page now lists it as an approved record with a maximum amount of $200,000 and status now closed. The decisions page also reflects the same opportunity as a newly listed approved decision entry, while the page update date changed from July 20, 2026 to August 24, 2026 on the main page and from July 27, 2026 to August 28, 2026 on the decisions page.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
September 19, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals or organizational representatives.
  • Indigenous groups.
  • 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

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures, construction costs and renovation of buildings
  • Lost income
  • Salaries and benefits
  • General operations and maintenance costs

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

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.

Documents Needed

  • Participant funding application form

Selection criteria

  • Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.

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.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-415-2814

Official sources

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

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Application form

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Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution AgreementPFP resources and templates
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) Program

What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations in CNSC regulatory processes. It can fund participation in environmental assessments, licensing reviews and Commission proceedings, including professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.

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)?

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

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

Who are the financial supporters of the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)?

CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)