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Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal
Support for CNSC participation in regulatory processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Chalk River participant funding page now presents the broader Participant Funding Program with a 2026 open opportunity, replacing the earlier 2017 Chalk River-specific notice.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Chalk River participant funding page now presents the broader Participant Funding Program with a 2026 open opportunity, replacing the earlier 2017 Chalk River-specific notice.
Participant funding page updated
The Chalk River participant funding page now shows the broader Participant Funding Program and an open 2026 funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility, with a $200,000 maximum amount and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The earlier Chalk River-specific notice had shown a June 9, 2017 to September 15, 2017 window, a $75,000 total, and a January 2018 hearing context. The page also now spells out who can apply, ineligible applicants, eligible expenses, funding conditions, and a three-step application process with decisions within 45 business days and payment within 30 days of a valid final financial report. Contact and application instructions are now email-focused, and the old mailing, fax, and form-based submission details are no longer presented on the main page.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 15, 2017
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives who take part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It helps fund participation activities such as meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to those projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
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
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
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
- 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, on a case-by-case basis
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 in the project
- 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
Selection criteria
- Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
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
- Applicants will be informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or following receipt of a funding application if there is no closing date.
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal Program
What is the Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives who take part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It helps fund participation activities such as meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to those projects.
Who is eligible for the Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal program?
To be eligible for the Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal program, you must:
The applicant must be able to demonstrate one or more of the following: direct, local interest in the project area; Indigenous traditional or community knowledge relevant to the project; potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted; or information relevant to the project that helps inform the CNSC review.
The applicant must be an individual or an organizational representative.
What expenses are eligible under Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal?
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, on a case-by-case basis
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal?
You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca or by phone at 613-947-6382.
Where is the Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal available?
The Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal?
Participant funding for Chalk River Laboratories' site licence renewal is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)