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Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017
Support for CNSC participation in regulatory processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The funding opportunity page now shows a broader Participant Funding Program structure, a $200,000 maximum for the open opportunity, and updated application, eligibility, and contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The funding opportunity page now shows a broader Participant Funding Program structure, a $200,000 maximum for the open opportunity, and updated application, eligibility, and contact details.
Participant Funding Program updated
The funding opportunity page now presents a broader Participant Funding Program format instead of the earlier single-opportunity notice, and the open opportunity shown is for Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility from March 25 to June 16, 2026. Funding terms and participation rules were expanded and clarified: the maximum amount shown is $200,000, eligible and ineligible expenses are now listed, eligible applicants and ineligible applicants are defined, and the application process now includes step-by-step instructions, a 45-business-day notice period, and payment within 30 days of a valid final financial report.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
May 28, 2018
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 to eligible individuals or organizational representatives participating in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can support professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs for participation-related work.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Law and Legal Services
- Environment
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest.
- Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects.
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Representatives of organizations
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.
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.
- Applicants receive a funding decision, and approved recipients sign a contribution agreement.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or after receipt if there is no closing date.
- Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report.
- Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 Program
What is the Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017?
The Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 to eligible individuals or organizational representatives participating in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can support professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs for participation-related work.
Who is eligible for the Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 program?
To be eligible for the Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 program, you must:
The applicant must be an individual or organizational representative.
The applicant must demonstrate direct local interest, relevant Indigenous knowledge or rights, or information that helps inform the CNSC review.
What expenses are eligible under Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017?
Participation in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest.
Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017?
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 Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 available?
The Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017?
Participant funding for Regulatory Oversight Report for Research Reactors and Class IB Accelerators: 2016 and 2017 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)