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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
Overview
Participant funding supports public participation in a CNSC hearing on OPG’s Pickering Waste Management Facility application. Up to $50,000 was available for reviewing documents and submitting 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 CNSC staff and OPG documents.
- Submission of topic-specific written interventions to the Commission.
- Participation in the Commission hearing process.
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
- Signed contribution agreement
- Final financial report
- Written intervention or submission materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous nations and communities.
- Members of the public.
- Interested stakeholders.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations.
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project.
- People working for the project proponent.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees and honoraria.
- Travel and related expenses.
- Administrative costs.
- Other costs approved on a case-by-case basis.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures and construction costs.
- Loss of revenue.
- Building renovations.
- Salaries, benefits, and general operating or maintenance costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Pickering, Ontario.
- Pickering Nuclear Generating Station site.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
- The committee recommends approval or refusal and the funding amount.
- CNSC notifies applicants of the final decision.
- Approved applicants receive and sign a contribution agreement.
- Payments are made after the agreed deliverables and final financial report are received.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility. 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 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 OPG’s Pickering Waste Management Facility application. Up to $50,000 was available for reviewing documents and submitting 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 in the project
Indigenous or community knowledge
Value-added information for the Commission
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 CNSC staff and OPG documents.
Submission of topic-specific written interventions to the Commission.
Participation in the Commission hearing process.
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.