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CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)
Funding for public participation in CNSC processes
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The CNSC Participant Funding Program supports public participation in nuclear licensing and environmental assessment processes. Funding helps eligible participants review materials, take part in hearings, and provide relevant input to the Commission.
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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
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of CNSC and company documentation related to the hearing.
- Participation in Commission hearings or public proceedings.
- Written or oral interventions presenting new and relevant information to the Commission.
Documents Needed
- Completed Participant Funding Program application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Other interested parties
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Port Hope, Ontario
- Kincardine, Ontario
Selection criteria
- New, distinct, and useful information for the Commission.
- Clear relevance to the issue being examined.
- Strong connection between the intervention and the application under review.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the Participant Funding Program application form.
- Step 2: Submit your application
- Send the completed form by email to pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
- Or mail it to the CNSC Participant Funding Program Administrator in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Step 3: Await review
- A separate funding review committee examines the application and makes recommendations.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
- The committee makes recommendations on funding allocation.
- Funding is not guaranteed after submission.
- Successful applicants must comply with the program terms and conditions.
Additional information
- A separate review committee, independent of the CNSC, assesses all funding applications.
- Applicants must use the Participant Funding Program application form.
- Some applications support written submissions to the Commission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) Program
What is the CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)?
The CNSC Participant Funding Program supports public participation in nuclear licensing and environmental assessment processes. Funding helps eligible participants review materials, take part in hearings, and provide relevant input to the Commission.
How much funding can be received?
CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP) Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
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 be a public, Indigenous, or interested party.
Submission must be relevant to the hearing matter.
Application must provide useful information to the Commission.
What expenses are eligible under CNSC Participant Funding Program (PFP)?
Review of CNSC and company documentation related to the hearing.
Participation in Commission hearings or public proceedings.
Written or oral interventions presenting new and relevant information to the Commission.
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