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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019 - Canada
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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019

Funding for participation in CNSC processes
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding opportunity now supports Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories and is open with an application period from September 21 to November 20, 2026.
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Participant Funding opportunity updated
The participant funding opportunity now covers Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories instead of Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal. The opportunity is marked Open, with an application period from September 21 to November 20, 2026. The page date modified also changed to September 21, 2026.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Individuals

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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives to take part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It funds participation in meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other project-related engagement activities.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
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
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2021
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Meetings with CNSC staff
  • Studies and other engagement activities related to specific projects
  • Review of Commission member documents, technical or environmental monitoring reports, and licence applications
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings and Commission proceedings
  • Procurement of legal advice

Documents Needed

  • Funding Application Form
  • Consent form for PFP applicant – Third-party personal information, if applicable

Official resources

Program guide

Eligibility criteria

Funding award process

Notice of Participation at a Commission Meeting and Participant Funding (2019)

Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding application process

object

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

PFP resources and templates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Organizational representatives

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Applicants with a direct commercial interest
  • People working for the project proponent
  • Non-Indigenous orders of government

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees
  • Travel and incidental expenses
  • Honoraria
  • Administrative costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

  • Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.

How to apply

  • Access the PFP application form.
  • Complete all sections of the Participant Funding Program Application Form.
  • Submit a complete application for an active funding opportunity.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator will notify applicants within one business day of receiving the application.
  • An independent funding review committee reviews the application and recommends whether funding should be approved, including the amount and any objectives to meet.
  • The PFP administrator notifies applicants of the CNSC’s final decision within 25 business days of the closing date.
  • If approved, a contribution agreement is signed.
  • Required reports must be submitted so eligible expenses can be reimbursed.

Additional information

  • The CNSC provides the PFP Guide, sample forms, and templates to help applicants.
  • The PFP administrator is available to answer questions.

Contacts

cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.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: 2019 Program

What is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives to take part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It funds participation in meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other project-related engagement activities.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019 program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019 program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project Potential or established Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights that may be impacted by the project

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019?

Meetings with CNSC staff Studies and other engagement activities related to specific projects Review of Commission member documents, technical or environmental monitoring reports, and licence applications Travel to and/or participation in community meetings and Commission proceedings Procurement of legal advice

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019?

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

Where is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019 available?

The Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019 program is available across Canada.

Is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019 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: 2019?

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Generating Sites: 2019 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)