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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

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

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Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Unspecified
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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$75,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Optimize production processes
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario, Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Research, Social Services, Environment, Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples, Community leaders
Scope
Provincial, National

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Availability timeline

2022
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Participant funding opportunity now open

The Participant Funding Program page now lists an open opportunity for Whiteshell Laboratories licence renewal, with an application period of September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026 and a maximum amount of $200,000.

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The Participant Funding Program page now lists an open funding opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories. The application period shown is September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026, and the maximum amount listed is $200,000. The page also now points to the specific opportunity link, replacing the previous message that there were no open funding opportunities.

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

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

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

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.
  • Review, sign and date the form, keep a copy for your records, and submit it to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail.

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

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-415-2814

Official sources

cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

Program guide

2025 07 hydro quec gentilly 2 decommissioning decEligibility criteriaParticipant Funding Program Guide

Application form

Funding Application FormFunding Application FormFunding application processobject

Supporting document

Funding award processParticipant Funding Program Contribution AgreementPFP resources and templates
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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.

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?

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 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.

Is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities and Research Reactors in Canada: 2020 is a Grant and Funding