Closed
Source verified July 12, 2026
Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Sites: 2021
Supports participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: June 30, 2026Latest change: The opportunity page now shows the general Participant Funding Program and an open 2026 funding opportunity with new application details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 30, 2026
Latest change: The opportunity page now shows the general Participant Funding Program and an open 2026 funding opportunity with new application details.
Participant Funding Program Updated
The opportunity page changed from the closed 2021 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories report funding notice to the general Participant Funding Program page. It now shows an open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility, with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The page also now presents broader eligibility, ineligible applicant, eligible expense, and application steps information in program terms, including a 45-business-day outcome timeline and payment within 30 days of a valid final financial report. Contact and navigation links were updated to the current Participant Funding Program pages and administrator email address.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Location
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals or organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Current opportunities provide up to $200,000 and may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs for eligible participation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
- Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
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
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals.
- Organizational representatives.
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.
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.
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
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 or organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Current opportunities provide up to $200,000 and may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs for eligible participation.
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?
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 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 613-415-2814.
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)