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Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support
Funding for CNSC engagement and collaboration
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund – Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support. 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 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)