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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: June 27, 2026Latest change: The page now shows the general Participant Funding Program instead of the 2020 regulatory oversight report opportunity, with new active opportunities, dates, funding amounts, eligibility rules, and application instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 27, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows the general Participant Funding Program instead of the 2020 regulatory oversight report opportunity, with new active opportunities, dates, funding amounts, eligibility rules, and application instructions.
Participant Funding Program content updated
The page has shifted from the 2020 funding opportunity for the Regulatory Oversight Report for uranium and nuclear substance processing facilities and research reactors in Canada to a general Participant Funding Program page. It now lists current opportunities, including Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility application with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026, along with a revised process for applying.
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
August 13, 2021
Opened July 12, 2021
Location
Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals or organizational representatives who can demonstrate one or more of the following: a 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 by the project; information that is relevant to the project and helps inform the CNSC review.
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Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants participating in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. It covers professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders, 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
- Optimize production processes
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario, 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
- Social Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Submitting an application for a current funding opportunity
- Receiving a funding decision and, if approved, signing a contribution agreement
- Using the funding to support your participation in the CNSC process for that project
- Submitting required reports so eligible expenses can be reimbursed
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizational representatives who can demonstrate one or more of the following: a 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 by the project; information that is relevant to the project and helps inform the CNSC review.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Those with a direct commercial interest
- 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
- Submit the signed application as described in the guide
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- 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 will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020 Program
What is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants participating in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. It covers professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders, and administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020 Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 13, 2021.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020 program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020 program, you must:
Applicants must be individuals or organizational representatives.
Applicants must demonstrate one or more of the listed project-related interests or knowledge.
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020?
Submitting an application for a current funding opportunity
Receiving a funding decision and, if approved, signing a contribution agreement
Using the funding to support your participation in the CNSC process for that project
Submitting required reports so eligible expenses can be reimbursed
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020?
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 Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020 available?
The Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020 program is available the province of Ontario, Saskatchewan.