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Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities
Support for CNSC public participation
Latest source updateLast Update: July 14, 2026Latest change: The page shifted from the 2020 uranium and nuclear substance processing facilities opportunity to a current Participant Funding Program page with new eligibility, application, funding, and scope details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 14, 2026
Latest change: The page shifted from the 2020 uranium and nuclear substance processing facilities opportunity to a current Participant Funding Program page with new eligibility, application, funding, and scope details.
Participant Funding Program opportunity updated
The opportunity content now shows a current Participant Funding Program page for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility project, replacing the earlier 2020 uranium and nuclear substance processing facilities notice. The application window is now March 25 to June 16, 2026, and the page now shows a maximum amount of $200,000.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can help fund reviews of staff reports, written interventions, meetings with CNSC staff, studies, other engagement activities, and oral presentations by Indigenous intervenors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
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
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
- Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects
Documents Needed
- PFP application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizational representatives
- Not-for-profit organizations, if one person in the group assumes individual responsibility for signing the contribution agreement and carrying out all terms of the agreement
- Applicants who can demonstrate a direct, local interest in the project, Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project, potential or established Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights, or value-added information relevant to the CNSC's mission and specific to the project
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People who work for the project proponent
- Representatives of other levels of government, other than an Indigenous government
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
- Travel to Commission meetings is not covered in some calls.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
How to apply
- Consult the PFP funding opportunities page to learn more about the project description and access the project-specific application form.
- Complete the PFP application form using the instructions provided for the project.
- Submit the PFP application form to the CNSC's PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail, after reviewing, signing and dating it, and keep a copy for your records.
Processing and Agreement
- The PFP administrator will notify applicants within one business day of receiving the application and start the review and approval process.
- An independent Funding Review Committee of external experts reviews the application and recommends whether funding should be approved, including the amount and any objectives to be met.
- The CNSC notifies applicants of the final decision within 25 business days of the application closing date.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement from the CNSC.
- Funding payments are issued once recipients have met the objectives in the contribution agreement, submitted the final financial report, and completed the recipient survey.
Additional information
- The CNSC provides tools and resources to help applicants through the PFP process, including the PFP Guide and sample forms and templates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities Program
What is the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can help fund reviews of staff reports, written interventions, meetings with CNSC staff, studies, other engagement activities, and oral presentations by Indigenous intervenors.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities program, you must:
Direct, local interest in the project
Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project, or potential or established Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights that may be impacted
Value-added information relevant to the CNSC's mission and specific to the project
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities?
Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter 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 - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities?
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 Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities available?
The Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Facilities is a Grant and Funding