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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018
Supports participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: June 14, 2026Latest change: The grant page now includes a funding decision, recipient terms, and detailed allocation information for the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories 2018 report.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now includes a funding decision, recipient terms, and detailed allocation information for the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories 2018 report.
Participant funding page expanded with decision and terms
The page still shows the participant funding opportunity for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018, open from February 25, 2019 to May 17, 2019, with a May 17, 2019 application deadline and up to $50,000 available. It now also shows the funding decision page, which states that up to $50,021 was approved for six recipients after review of six applications requesting a total of $78,604. New recipient terms and conditions are now visible, including advance payments of up to 75 percent of the maximum approved amount, payment after the deliverable and final financial report, and a 30-day written notice provision for reducing or terminating funding. The updated page also lists the recipient amounts by organization and adds contact details for the Participant Funding Program Administrator.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
May 17, 2019
Opened February 25, 2019
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Participant Funding Program supports individuals and organizational representatives taking part in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes related to specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It helps cover eligible participation costs such as professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs, elders or knowledge holders, and administrative costs.
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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 : 50,000 $
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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects, reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- Review of CMDs, technical reports, environmental monitoring reports and licence applications
- Travel to attend or participate in community meetings or Commission hearings, and consultation with legal counsel, excluding legal representation
Documents Needed
- Supporting documentation endorsing the applicant as the representative of an association, organization or entity
- Resumes, CVs and work experience documentation related to the professionals listed in the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Organizational representatives
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit corporations
- Unincorporated associations or groups of individuals, when one individual applies on behalf of the association
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People who work for the project proponent
- Organizations representing a government other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals, including transportation, accommodation and meals
- Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Renovation costs
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits, and general operations and maintenance
Selection criteria
- Funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
How to apply
- Open the application form for the funding opportunity.
- Complete the form following 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 by email, fax or mail to the PFP administrator.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee made up of external experts.
- The committee makes a recommendation to approve or refuse the request and suggests the amounts to be paid and the objectives to be met.
- 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 beneficiary survey.
- Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
Additional information
- A funding review committee independent from the CNSC reviews the funding applications and makes recommendations on the allocation of funding.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018 Program
What is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018?
The Participant Funding Program supports individuals and organizational representatives taking part in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes related to specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It helps cover eligible participation costs such as professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs, elders or knowledge holders, and administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018 Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 17, 2019.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018 program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018 program, you must:
Direct local interest in the project area
Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project
Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted, or other information relevant to the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018?
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects, reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Review of CMDs, technical reports, environmental monitoring reports and licence applications
Travel to attend or participate in community meetings or Commission hearings, and consultation with legal counsel, excluding legal representation
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018?
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 the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018 available?
The Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2018 program is available the province of Ontario.