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Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project
Support for public participation in CNSC reviews
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The participant funding page now shows current program guidance, a live opportunity table, and updated who-can-apply, eligible expense, and application instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding page now shows current program guidance, a live opportunity table, and updated who-can-apply, eligible expense, and application instructions.
Participant Funding page updated with current program details
The participant funding page now presents the broader Participant Funding Program guidance instead of only the project notice, including a live open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The page also adds updated who-can-apply rules, ineligible applicant categories, eligible expense categories, and a new application process summary, including the steps to apply, the 45-business-day outcome timing, and payment within 30 days of a valid final financial report.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
May 24, 2019
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives involved in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest, with one open opportunity offering up to $200,000. Funding can support meetings with CNSC staff, studies, engagement activities, professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
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
- Signed application form for the funding opportunity
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- 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
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance
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 will be 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 will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
Additional information
- A signed contribution agreement is required before payment.
- Documents submitted to the CNSC must be in English or French.
- Receipts must be kept for at least three years after funding is received.
- The funded information may become part of the public record.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project Program
What is the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives involved in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest, with one open opportunity offering up to $200,000. Funding can support meetings with CNSC staff, studies, engagement activities, professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project program, you must:
The applicant must be an individual or organizational representative.
The applicant must demonstrate a direct, local interest, relevant Indigenous knowledge, impacted Indigenous and/or treaty rights, or information relevant to the project.
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project?
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 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project?
You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-992-8469.
Where is the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project available?
The Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project?
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s In Situ Decommissioning of the Whiteshell Reactor-1 Project is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)