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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 public participation in a CNSC hearing
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 21, 2023
- Closing date : December 22, 2023
Location
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Participant funding supports public participation in a CNSC hearing on Ontario Power Generation’s Pickering Waste Management Facility application. Up to $75,000 was available to help with document review and topic-specific written interventions.
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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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 21, 2023
- Closing date : December 22, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Pickering
- 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
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of OPG and CNSC documents.
- Participation in the Commission hearing process.
- Submission of topic-specific written interventions.
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
- Signed contribution agreement
- Final financial report
- Written intervention or submission materials
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous nations and communities.
- Members of the public.
- Interested parties and stakeholders.
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, elders, or knowledge holders.
- Administrative costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures.
- Construction costs.
- Lost income.
- Salaries and benefits.
- General operations and maintenance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Pickering, Ontario.
- Pickering Nuclear Generating Station site.
Selection criteria
- New, distinctive, and valuable information.
- Informed, topic-specific interventions.
- Information that adds value to CNSC proceedings.
How to apply
- Step 1
- Complete the participant funding application form.
- Follow the instructions in the form and the program guide.
- Step 2
- Submit the signed application by email, mail, or fax.
- Send it to the Participant Funding Program Administrator before the deadline.
- Step 3
- Wait for the review and funding decision.
- If approved, sign the contribution agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- Eligible applicants receive a contribution agreement if approved.
- Funding is paid after the contribution agreement objectives are met and the final financial report is submitted.
- Payment is made within 30 days of a valid final financial report.
Additional information
- This is participant funding for public hearing participation.
- A funding review committee reviews the applications.
- A signed contribution agreement is required if approved.
- Recipients may be reimbursed after eligible costs are supported.
Contacts
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?
Participant funding supports public participation in a CNSC hearing on Ontario Power Generation’s Pickering Waste Management Facility application. Up to $75,000 was available to help with document review and topic-specific written interventions.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 22, 2023.
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
Indigenous or community knowledge
Relevant information for 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 OPG and CNSC documents.
Participation in the Commission hearing process.
Submission of topic-specific written interventions.
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 613-415-2814.
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.