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Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal
Support for participation in a licence renewal hearing
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open Date : December 10, 2018
- Closing date : February 15, 2019
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Up to $75,000 is available to support participation in the review of Orano Canada Inc.’s Cluff Lake licence renewal. The program funds value-added interventions, document review, and participation in the public 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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : December 10, 2018
- Closing date : February 15, 2019
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Ontario, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of licence renewal documents
- Participation in the public Commission hearing
- Submission of topic-specific interventions to the Commission
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documentation for the applicant’s representation, if applicable
- Professional resumes, CVs, and work experience documents, if professionals are listed
- Completed contribution agreement, if approved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous peoples
- Members of the public
- Stakeholders
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking legal representation costs
- Applicants whose proposals do not provide value-added information
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including legal analysis and advice
- Travel costs, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and incidentals
- Other reasonable costs directly linked to the proposed activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal representation fees
- Costs not directly linked to value-added participation
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Saskatchewan
- Athabasca Basin
- Ottawa, Ontario, for the public hearing location
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent funding review committee
- The committee makes recommendations on how funds should be allocated
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement for signature
- Payment depends on meeting the agreement’s conditions and deliverables
- Applicants are notified of the outcome of their funding request
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal?
Up to $75,000 is available to support participation in the review of Orano Canada Inc.’s Cluff Lake licence renewal. The program funds value-added interventions, document review, and participation in the public hearing process.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 15, 2019.
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:
Direct interest in the project area
Relevant traditional or local knowledge
Value-added information for the CNSC
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Cluff Lake Project Decommissioning Licence Renewal?
Review of licence renewal documents
Participation in the public Commission hearing
Submission of topic-specific interventions to the Commission
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 pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.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.