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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018

Support for participation in CNSC processes
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: The listed participant funding opportunity changed to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, and the application period is now September 21 to November 20, 2026.
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Participant funding opportunity updated
The participant funding opportunity has changed from Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal. The opportunity is now open, with an application period of September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Opened August 12, 2026
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals

See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 to eligible individuals and organizational representatives participating in CNSC processes for a project or matter of regulatory interest. Eligible costs include professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge, and administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
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
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • 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

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Activities funded

  • Review of Commission member documents
  • Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings
  • Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings
  • Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation

Documents Needed

  • Signed Participant Funding Application Form

Official resources

Official page

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

Notice of Participation in a Commission Meeting and Participant Funding (2018)

Participant Funding Program Guide

Recipient terms and conditions

Application form

Funding Application Form

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

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.
  • Sign and date the form before submitting it.
  • Submit the signed application as described in the guide.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
  • Applicants are 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 is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-992-8469

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 Program

What is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 to eligible individuals and organizational representatives participating in CNSC processes for a project or matter of regulatory interest. Eligible costs include professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge, and administrative costs.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project area Relevant Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018?

Review of Commission member documents Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports Travel to and/or participation in community meetings Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-992-8469.

Where is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 available?

The Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018?

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2018 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)