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Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project
Support for CNSC public participation
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
May 24, 2019
Opened March 11, 2019
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Aboriginal groups and not-for-profit corporations to participate in environmental assessment and licensing processes. It is intended to help bring new, distinctive and relevant information through informed, topic-specific interventions related to project-specific reviews and anticipated effects.
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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
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
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
- Participation in the CNSC’s environmental assessment and licensing processes.
- Informed and topic-specific interventions related to aspects of environmental assessment and licensing.
Documents Needed
- Participant Funding Program application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Aboriginal groups
- Not-for-profit corporations
Selection criteria
- Available funding will be distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
How to apply
- Submit an application for a current funding opportunity.
- Complete the Participant Funding Program application form and return it.
- Submit the form by email, mail, or fax to the Participant Funding Program Administrator.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding applications are reviewed by an independent Funding Review Committee.
- The committee makes recommendations to the CNSC on allocation of funding to eligible applicants.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement and must sign and return it.
- Payment is normally made after the deliverable and final financial report are received.
- An advance payment may be issued after approval and a signed contribution agreement.
Additional information
- Incomplete or late funding applications will not be considered.
- Funding applicants with similar proposals are encouraged to work together.
- Recipients are strongly encouraged to retain all receipts for at least three years in case of an audit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project Program
What is the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Aboriginal groups and not-for-profit corporations to participate in environmental assessment and licensing processes. It is intended to help bring new, distinctive and relevant information through informed, topic-specific interventions related to project-specific reviews and anticipated effects.
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:
Proposed activities must be expected to bring value-added information to the CNSC.
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project?
Participation in the CNSC’s environmental assessment and licensing processes.
Informed and topic-specific interventions related to aspects of environmental assessment and licensing.
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 613-947-6382.
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.
Is the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project is a Grant and Funding