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Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project
Support for project review and participation
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 11, 2019
- Closing date : May 24, 2019
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $150,000 to support participation in the review of the Near Surface Disposal Facility Project. It funds documentation review, regulatory participation, and related interventions before the CNSC.
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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
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 11, 2019
- Closing date : May 24, 2019
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
- Research
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of environmental assessment and licensing documents
- Review of Commission member and technical documents
- Participation in related public Commission hearings
- Submission of written or oral interventions to the Commission
Documents Needed
- Project-specific application form
- Supporting documents for non-profit organizations, if applicable
- CVs or work experience documents for hired professionals, if applicable
- Signed consent letters for hired professionals, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- Applicants working for the project proponent
- Applicants representing another level of government, except an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and legal advice
- Travel and incidental expenses
- Honoraria
- Administrative costs and other justified costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures and construction costs
- Lost income and building renovations
- Salaries, benefits, and general operations or maintenance
- Legal representation by a lawyer
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The application is first reviewed by the PFP Administrator.
- An independent funding review committee assesses the application and makes recommendations.
- The CNSC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to review and sign.
- Payment is issued after objectives are met and the final financial report is submitted.
Additional information
- Applications from non-profit organizations require one person to sign the contribution agreement.
- Recipients may be asked to complete a six-question survey.
- Applications can be submitted by email, fax, or mail.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project. 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 Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project?
This program provides up to $150,000 to support participation in the review of the Near Surface Disposal Facility Project. It funds documentation review, regulatory participation, and related interventions before the CNSC.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 24, 2019.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project program, you must:
Direct local or Indigenous interest
Value-added information for the project
Non-profit signatory required
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project?
Review of environmental assessment and licensing documents
Review of Commission member and technical documents
Participation in related public Commission hearings
Submission of written or oral interventions to the Commission
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility 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 Near Surface Disposal Facility Project available?
The Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project program is available the province of Ontario.