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Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal
Support for participating in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The Cluff Lake-specific participant funding notice was replaced by a generic Participant Funding Program page with new eligibility, application, funding, and timing details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The Cluff Lake-specific participant funding notice was replaced by a generic Participant Funding Program page with new eligibility, application, funding, and timing details.
Participant Funding page updated
The Participant Funding Program content now shows a generic program page instead of the Cluff Lake-specific notice, and it now lists an open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s licence renewal for the Western Waste Management Facility with a maximum of $200,000 and an application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026. The page now spells out who can apply, who is ineligible, what expenses can be covered, and the steps to apply, including the 45-business-day response standard and payment within 30 days of a valid final financial report. The Participant Funding Program Administrator contact email is now shown as pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
February 15, 2019
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Eligible uses include professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders, and administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Ontario, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Organizational representatives
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest
- 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
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Saskatchewan
- Athabasca Basin
- Ottawa, Ontario, for the public hearing location
Selection criteria
- Value-added information that is new, distinctive, and relevant
- Merit of the funding proposal
- Ability of the proposal to contribute to a better understanding of the project’s anticipated effects
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
- 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.
Additional information
- Funding is limited and shared among successful applicants.
- Applications must be complete and submitted on time.
- A contribution agreement is required before payment is made.
- Recipients may be subject to audit and public disclosure of funding details.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal Program
What is the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Eligible uses include professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders, and administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal program, you must:
Applicants must demonstrate one or more of the stated eligibility factors
The funding opportunity must relate to a specific CNSC project or matter of regulatory interest
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal?
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal?
You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca or by phone at 613-992-8469.
Where is the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal available?
The Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal program is available Nord-du-Québec, Ontario, Saskatchewan.
Is the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal is a Grant and Funding