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Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application
Public participation support for nuclear reviews
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Cameco participant funding opportunity was replaced with a generic Participant Funding Program page that now shows a different open opportunity, updated dates, and revised application guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Cameco participant funding opportunity was replaced with a generic Participant Funding Program page that now shows a different open opportunity, updated dates, and revised application guidance.
Cameco funding opportunity replaced
The Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. licence-renewal funding opportunity was replaced by a generic Participant Funding Program page. The page now shows an open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility renewal, with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The application guidance was expanded to include program-wide eligibility, eligible expenses, step-by-step submission instructions, post-application review and payment details, and updated support information. The previous specific phone contact for this funding opportunity was removed, and the terms-and-conditions related link now points to the broader program page.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
May 6, 2022
Opened March 7, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 to eligible individuals and organizational representatives for participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. Funding may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, and honoraria for chiefs or elders or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- 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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
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
- Supporting documents proving representative status, if applicable
- Curriculum vitae and documents related to the professional experience of the people mentioned in the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizational representatives
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest
- People who work for the project proponent
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 and construction costs
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance
- Legal representation by a lawyer
Selection criteria
- Funding available is allocated among accepted applications based on the intrinsic value of each proposal.
How to apply
- Open the application form for the funding opportunity.
- Complete the form and follow the instructions in the form and the Participant Funding Program guide.
- Submit the signed application as described in the guide.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or if there is no closing date, following receipt of a funding application.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report.
- Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application Program
What is the Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 to eligible individuals and organizational representatives for participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. Funding may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, and honoraria for chiefs or elders or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 6, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application program, you must:
Direct, local interest in the project area
Relevant Indigenous traditional or community knowledge, or potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted
Information relevant to the project that helps inform the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application?
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 Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application?
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 Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application available?
The Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. Licence Renewal Application is a Grant and Funding