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Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project
Support for participating in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: June 30, 2026Latest change: The NPD Closure Project notice was replaced with a broader Participant Funding Program page that now shows a 2026 opportunity, updated eligibility rules, and new application instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Latest change: The NPD Closure Project notice was replaced with a broader Participant Funding Program page that now shows a 2026 opportunity, updated eligibility rules, and new application instructions.
Participant Funding program content updated
The source page now presents the broader Participant Funding Program instead of the older Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project notice. It now shows an open 2026 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 or revises the program rules: eligible applicants, ineligible applicants, eligible expenses, ineligible costs, the three-step application process, review by a Funding Review Committee, contribution agreement requirements, and payment timing within 30 days of a valid final financial report. Contact information has been simplified to email only, and the earlier project-specific phone, mail, and fax details are no longer shown.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 2, 2016
Opened May 25, 2016
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Participant funding from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission helps Indigenous peoples, the public and other stakeholders participate in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Funding supports review of Commission documents, written comments, and topic-specific interventions or presentations to the Commission.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
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
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of Commission materials and related project documents
- Written submissions or oral presentations to the Commission
- Participation in related Commission meetings or hearings
- Review of permit or environmental assessment documents
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documents for organizational representation, if applicable
- Curriculum vitae and experience documents for professionals hired, if applicable
- Signed consent letter from hired professionals, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous groups, nations, and communities
- Non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Applicants representing a government other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and related expenses
- Honoraria
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Loss of income
- Building renovations
- Salaries and benefits
- General operating and maintenance costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Value-added contribution to the Commission
- Reasonableness in relation to the funding available
How to apply
- Participants should follow the three steps shown below when applying for PFP funding.
- Step 1: Access the PFP application form
- Step 2: Complete the PFP application form
- Step 3: Submit the application form
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent funding review committee
- The committee makes recommendations on approval and funding amounts
- Applicants are notified of the decision by email or mail
- Approved applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign
- Payment is issued after the agreed objectives are completed and the final financial report is accepted
Additional information
- Applicants may be asked to sign a contribution agreement if approved.
- A final financial report is required to receive payment.
- The beneficiary survey is part of the funding process.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project Program
What is the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project?
Participant funding from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission helps Indigenous peoples, the public and other stakeholders participate in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Funding supports review of Commission documents, written comments, and topic-specific interventions or presentations to the Commission.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 2, 2016.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project program, you must:
Direct local interest in the project
Relevant Indigenous or community knowledge
Value-added information for the Commission
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project?
Review of Commission materials and related project documents
Written submissions or oral presentations to the Commission
Participation in related Commission meetings or hearings
Review of permit or environmental assessment documents
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure 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 Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project available?
The Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.'s Nuclear Power Demonstration Closure Project is a Grant and Funding