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Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021

Supports participation in CNSC processes

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

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Individuals.
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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Current opportunities provide up to $200,000 and can cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Research, Environment, Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples, Nonprofits / charities, Community leaders
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

New funding opportunity opens for Whiteshell Laboratories

The Participant Funding Program now lists an open opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, with applications open from September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026 and a maximum amount of $200,000.

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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 shown is $200,000. The page had previously shown no funding opportunities open. This also shifts the grant’s current project focus to the Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
October 6, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals.
  • 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.
  • Representatives of 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.
  • Salaries and benefits.
  • General operations and maintenance.

Activities funded

  • Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects.

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.

Documents Needed

  • Project-specific PFP application form.
  • Supporting documentation and an endorsement from the president or principal contact for a not-for-profit organization, if representing or applying on behalf of one.
  • A consent letter signed by the professional, along with the professional’s CV or other work experience documentation, if hiring a professional.

Selection criteria

  • The completeness and relevance of each application.
  • The total amount of PFP funding available for each project-specific funding opportunity.
  • The eligibility of the proposed activities.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator sends a confirmation notice within one business day of receiving the application and starts the review and approval process.
  • An independent Funding Review Committee reviews the application and recommends whether the funding request should be approved, including the amount and any objectives to be met; the CNSC then notifies applicants of the final decision within 25 business days of the closing date.
  • The CNSC issues a contribution agreement to each successful funding applicant, who must sign and return it.
  • Successful recipients must submit required reports so eligible expenses can be reimbursed.

Contacts

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

Official sources

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

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Application form

Funding Application Form

Supporting document

Eligibility criteriaPFP resources and templatesRecipient terms and conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021 Program

What is the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Current opportunities provide up to $200,000 and can cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.

Who is eligible for the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021 program?

To be eligible for the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021 program, you must: Eligible applicants are individuals or organizational representatives. Applicants must be able to 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. Applications from not-for-profit organizations are only accepted if one person in the group assumes individual responsibility for signing the contribution agreement and carrying out all terms of the contribution agreement.

What expenses are eligible under Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021?

Professional fees. Travel and incidentals. Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge. Administrative costs.

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021?

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: 2021 available?

The Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021 program is available the province of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.

Is the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021 is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021?

Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)