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Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016
Support for CNSC public participation
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 6, 2026Latest change: The Participant Funding Program now lists an open opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, with applications accepted from September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026 and a maximum amount of $200,000.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 6, 2026
Latest change: The Participant Funding Program now lists an open opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, with applications accepted from September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026 and a maximum amount of $200,000.
New participant funding opportunity for Whiteshell Laboratories
The Participant Funding Program now lists an open opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories. The application period is September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026, and the maximum amount listed is $200,000. The page also now points applicants to the linked opportunity page for the specific submission details for this funding opportunity.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program helps eligible individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations take part in CNSC regulatory processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It supports meetings, studies and other engagement activities related to CNSC reviews.
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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
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2018
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Review of Commission member documents
- Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
- Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
- Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
- Review of licence applications
Documents Needed
- Project-specific PFP application form
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Organizational representatives
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People who work for the project proponent
- Applicants who represent another level 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
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Building renovations
- Salaries and benefits and costs related to general operations and maintenance
Selection criteria
- Successful applicants will be awarded a portion of this available funding based on the merit of their application.
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.
- Review, sign and date the form, and keep a copy for your records.
- Submit the signed application to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- Applicants will be informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or if there is no closing date, following receipt of a funding application.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report.
- Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016 Program
What is the Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program helps eligible individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations take part in CNSC regulatory processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It supports meetings, studies and other engagement activities related to CNSC reviews.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016 Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016 program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016 program, you must:
Direct, local interest in the project.
Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project.
Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted by the project, or value-added information relevant to the CNSC's mission and specific to the project.
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016?
Review of Commission member documents
Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
Review of licence applications
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016?
You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca or by phone at 613-947-6382.
Where is the Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016 available?
The Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for the CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2016 is a Grant and Funding