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Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016

Support for CNSC hearing participation
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The 2017 project-specific participant funding notice was replaced by a current Participant Funding Program page with new eligibility, process, and funding details, including a $200,000 opportunity open from March 25 to June 16, 2026.
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Participant funding updated to current program opportunity
The project-specific 2017 notice for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities in Canada: 2016 was replaced with a current Participant Funding Program page that now lists an open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s licence renewal for the Western Waste Management Facility. The visible opportunity now shows a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026, with decisions posted to a separate decision page. The program content now spells out who can apply, who is ineligible, which expenses are eligible, and how to apply, including use of the application form, the Participant Funding Program guide, a contribution agreement, and a final financial report. It also states that applicants will be informed within 45 business days of the closing date, or within 45 business days after receipt when there is no closing date, and that payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial rep
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals or organizational representatives

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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 in participant funding to assist Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and interested parties in Kincardine, Ontario. It supports review of Ontario Power Generation’s application and associated documents and participation in the Commission hearing process.
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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
  • Ottawa
  • 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
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
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 Commission member documents, technical or environmental monitoring reports, and licence applications
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings
  • Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings
  • Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
  • Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects on a case-by-case basis

Documents Needed

  • Participant funding application form
  • Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, if applicable

Official resources

Program guide

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Eligibility criteria

Funding application process

Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

Participant Funding Program Financial Report

PFP resources and templates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals or organizational representatives
  • Unincorporated associations or groups of individuals, when one individual applies on behalf of the association
  • Not-for-profit organizations, when one person in the group assumes individual responsibility for signing the contribution agreement and carrying out all 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, including fees for legal analysis and advice
  • 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, and renovation of buildings
  • Lost income
  • Salaries and benefits
  • General operations and maintenance costs
  • Fees for legal representation

Selection criteria

  • Available funding will be distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.

How to apply

  • Open the participant funding application form for the funding opportunity.
  • Complete the form and follow the instructions in the form and the Participant Funding Program guide.
  • Submit the form by email to pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by mail to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, c/o Participant Funding Program Administrator, 280 Slater St, PO Box 1046 Stn B, Ottawa ON K1P 5S9.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator notifies applicants within one business day of receiving the application.
  • An independent Funding Review Committee reviews the application and recommends approval or refusal, including the amount and any objectives.
  • The PFP administrator notifies applicants of the final CNSC decision within 25 business days of the application closing date.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement and must sign and return it.
  • Funding is paid after recipients meet the contribution agreement objectives, submit a final financial report, and complete the recipient survey; payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 Program

What is the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 in participant funding to assist Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and interested parties in Kincardine, Ontario. It supports review of Ontario Power Generation’s application and associated documents and participation in the Commission hearing process.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 program, you must: Direct local interest in the project Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) and/or community knowledge, or potential or established Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights impacted by the project 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 Substance Processing Facilities 2016?

Review of Commission member documents, technical or environmental monitoring reports, and licence applications Travel to and/or participation in community meetings Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects on a case-by-case basis

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016?

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 Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 available?

The Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016?

Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Report - Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2016 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)