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Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support - Canada
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Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support

Funding for CNSC engagement and collaboration
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Indigenous Nations and communities

See full eligibility

Overview

This program provides funding to support engagement and collaboration with the CNSC. It supports workshops, meetings, training, traditional ceremonies, monitoring activities, and IT equipment, with funding available up to the maximum amount set in each opportunity notice.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
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

  • Workshops, collaboration meetings, and discussions with CNSC staff
  • Early engagement in regions where new nuclear projects may be proposed
  • Training and educational activities on nuclear safety and emerging technologies
  • Environmental and regional monitoring activities with the CNSC
  • Traditional ceremonies and participation in CNSC committees or advisory bodies

Documents Needed

  • Completed ISCF application form
  • Supporting documentation, if requested
  • Evidence of authorization to apply on behalf of an organization, if applicable
  • Signed funding agreement, if approved

Official resources

Official page

Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support

Program guide

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund Application Guide

Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund

Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support

Application form

Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Financial Report Template

Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund Contribution Funding Application Form

ISCF-Grant-Funding-Application-Form

Supporting document

Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund - Contribution Agreement

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous Nations and communities
  • Indigenous organizations or community aggregates
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Members of the public
  • Other organizations with a direct interest in nuclear projects in Canada

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Organizations with a direct commercial interest in nuclear projects in Canada
  • CNSC employees
  • Employees of CNSC licensees or potential licensees

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees, including staff salaries
  • Administrative costs
  • Travel expenses, including meals, accommodation, and incidentals
  • Honoraria and ceremonial offerings
  • IT equipment and devices

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures
  • Construction costs
  • Building renovations
  • Lost income
  • Activities duplicating services, studies, or written materials already funded elsewhere

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with CNSC priorities for engagement and relationship building
  • Relevance to the CNSC mandate and the fund’s objectives
  • Capacity-building needs and interests identified through CNSC engagement
  • Complexity of the activity and resource needs
  • Applicant’s previous experience with CNSC funding agreements, if applicable

How to apply

  • Step 1: Identify opportunity
    • Review the funding opportunity notice on the CNSC website.
    • Check the application deadline and review process.
  • Step 2: Prepare application
    • Complete the ISCF application form.
    • Attach any requested supporting documents.
    • Sign and date the form before submission.
  • Step 3: Submit by email
    • Email the completed application and supporting documents to the ISCF Administrator.
    • Keep a copy for your records.
  • Step 4: Review and decision
    • The CNSC reviews the application and may request clarifications.
    • You will receive the decision by email.
  • Step 5: Award and agreement
    • If approved, review, sign, and return the funding agreement by email.
    • The agreement becomes active once both parties sign it.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are first checked for completeness and eligibility.
  • Eligible applications are reviewed by a funding review committee.
  • The committee makes funding recommendations to CNSC management.
  • Applicants are notified of the decision by email, with reasons if unsuccessful.
  • Successful applicants must sign a non-negotiable funding agreement before funding is active.

Additional information

  • The funding is offered on a case-by-case basis.
  • The funding agreement terms are non-negotiable.
  • Applicants may be contacted for clarifications or additional documents.
  • A recipient feedback survey is required after the activity is completed.

Contacts

iscf-fscpia@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-809-1246

Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support Program

What is the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support?

This program provides funding to support engagement and collaboration with the CNSC. It supports workshops, meetings, training, traditional ceremonies, monitoring activities, and IT equipment, with funding available up to the maximum amount set in each opportunity notice.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support program?

To be eligible for the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support program, you must: Direct interest in nuclear projects in Canada. Proposal must fit engagement and collaboration support. Must meet recipient, activity, and expense rules.

What expenses are eligible under Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support?

Workshops, collaboration meetings, and discussions with CNSC staff Early engagement in regions where new nuclear projects may be proposed Training and educational activities on nuclear safety and emerging technologies Environmental and regional monitoring activities with the CNSC Traditional ceremonies and participation in CNSC committees or advisory bodies

Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at iscf-fscpia@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-809-1246.

Where is the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support available?

The Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support program is available across Canada.

Is the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support is a Partnering and Collaboration

Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support?

Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)