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Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project
Support for nuclear project review participation
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 11, 2019
- Closing date : May 24, 2019
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $150,000 to support participation in the review of the Near Surface Disposal Facility project. It funds interventions and participation in the environmental assessment, licence application review, and Commission hearing process.
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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 the environmental assessment and licence application.
- Participation in the Commission hearing process.
- Submission of written or oral interventions.
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
Official resources
Official page
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous peoples
- Members of the public
- Stakeholders
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
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Value and merit of the proposal
- Available funding for the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the project-specific application form
- Find the funding opportunity page.
- Open the application form for the project.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in all required sections.
- Attach any supporting documents needed.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the signed form by email, fax, or mail to the PFP Administrator.
- Keep a copy for your records.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
- The committee made recommendations on funding allocation.
- The CNSC approved the final reimbursement amounts.
- Successful applicants were notified of their maximum funding.
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.
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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?
This program offers up to $150,000 to support participation in the review of the Near Surface Disposal Facility project. It funds interventions and participation in the environmental assessment, licence application review, and Commission hearing process.
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:
Value-added information
Related to project review
Complete application required
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Near Surface Disposal Facility Project?
Review of the environmental assessment and licence application.
Participation in the Commission hearing process.
Submission of written or oral interventions.
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.