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Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility
Funding for participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: October 2, 2026Latest change: The participant funding listing now shows a different project and a new open application window from September 21 to November 20, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 2, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding listing now shows a different project and a new open application window from September 21 to November 20, 2026.
Participant funding opportunity updated
The participant funding listing now shows Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories instead of Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility renewal. The application period is now September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026, and the opportunity is marked Open.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Opened August 23, 2026
Location
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program helps eligible individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participate in CNSC regulatory processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can cover professional fees, travel and incidental expenses, honoraria and administrative costs for meetings, studies and other engagement activities.
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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 : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Pickering
- 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
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Review of Commission member documents and other relevant documentation.
- Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports.
- Travel to and/or participation in community meetings.
- Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings.
- Review of licence applications and procurement of legal advice, not legal representation.
Documents Needed
- The project-specific PFP application form, signed.
- Additional documentation requested in the form, such as résumés or work experience for professionals.
- A signed consent letter, plus the professional’s CV or other work experience documentation, when hiring a professional.
- Supporting documentation and an endorsement from the president or principal contact when applying on behalf of a not-for-profit organization.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals.
- Indigenous groups.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Not-for-profit organizations must have one person assume individual responsibility for signing the contribution agreement and carrying out all of its terms.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project.
- People who work for the project proponent.
- Applicants representing another level of government, other than an Indigenous government.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees.
- Travel and incidentals.
- Honoraria.
- Administrative costs.
- Other costs as defined and approved by the CNSC and an independent funding review committee on a case-by-case basis.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures.
- Construction costs and building renovations.
- Lost income, salaries and benefits.
- Costs related to general operations and maintenance.
- Legal representation.
Selection criteria
- The completeness and relevance of each application.
- The total amount of PFP funding available for each project-specific funding opportunity.
- The eligibility of the proposed activities.
How to apply
- Access the project-specific PFP application form from the PFP funding opportunities page.
- Complete the form and follow the instructions in the form and the Participant Funding Program guide.
- Before submitting, review, sign and date the form, keep a copy for your records, and submit the signed application as described in the guide.
Processing and Agreement
- The PFP Administrator conducts a preliminary review and may request additional information before the formal review process begins.
- The independent Funding Review Committee reviews completed forms, uses assessment criteria and makes recommendations to the CNSC.
- The CNSC confirms the decision, and approved applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Recipients must meet the agreement objectives and submit the final financial report and recipient survey.
- Funding is paid after the completed and signed final financial report is received, and the payment is issued within approximately 15 days, or longer for cheques sent by regular mail.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility Program
What is the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program helps eligible individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participate in CNSC regulatory processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can cover professional fees, travel and incidental expenses, honoraria and administrative costs for meetings, studies and other engagement activities.
How much funding can be received?
Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility program?
To be eligible for the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility program, you must:
Direct, local interest in the project.
Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project.
Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted by the project, or value-added information relevant to the CNSC review.
What expenses are eligible under Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility?
Review of Commission member documents and other relevant documentation.
Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports.
Travel to and/or participation in community meetings.
Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings.
Review of licence applications and procurement of legal advice, not legal representation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility?
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 Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility available?
The Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility is a Grant and Funding