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Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 - Canada
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Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021

Public participation support for CNSC reviews
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 23, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding opportunity is now closed, and the resources page no longer lists the sample recipient survey or the sample consent letter that was previously part of the application package.
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Participant funding opportunity closed and templates updated
The participant funding opportunity status changed from open to closed, so the program is no longer accepting new submissions. The opportunity page also no longer shows the related past-funding-opportunities link. On the PFP resources and templates page, the sample recipient survey and the sample consent letter were removed from the resources list; the consent letter had been described as required for the application package. The remaining application support materials, including the guide, sample application form, contribution agreement, and final financial report template, are still listed.
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Individuals

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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participating in CNSC regulatory review processes. It helps fund value-added contributions to environmental assessments, licensing reviews and Commission proceedings, including document review, travel, legal advice and meetings.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
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
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Environment
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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

Documents Needed

  • Project-specific PFP application form
  • Supporting documentation endorsing the applicant as the representative of an association, organization or entity, where applicable
  • Résumés, CVs and work experience documentation for professionals listed in the application, where applicable
  • Consent letter from any hired professional, where applicable

Official resources

Program guide

Eligibility criteria

Funding award process

Participant Funding Program Guide

Application form

Funding Application Form

object

Supporting document

PFP resources and templates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Indigenous groups
  • Not-for-profit organizations, if one person in the group assumes individual responsibility for signing the contribution agreement and carrying out its terms
  • Unincorporated associations or groups of individuals, when one individual applies on behalf of the association

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
  • People working for the project proponent
  • Representatives of governments other than an Indigenous government

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees
  • Travel and incidentals
  • Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) and/or community knowledge
  • Administrative costs
  • Other costs considered by the CNSC’s Independent Funding Review Committee on a case-by-case basis

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Fees for legal representation
  • Capital expenditures, construction costs, lost income, building renovations, salaries and benefits, and general operations and maintenance costs

Selection criteria

  • Completeness and relevance of each application
  • Eligibility of the proposed activities
  • The total amount of PFP funding available for the project-specific funding opportunity
  • The merit of the proposals

How to apply

  • Identify the relevant PFP funding opportunity on the CNSC website.
  • Review the PFP Guide, resources and templates, and the eligibility criteria.
  • Complete the project-specific PFP application form.
  • Submit the completed form to the PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail before or on the application deadline.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP Administrator sends an initial notice within one business day of receiving the application and may request additional information before formal review.
  • An independent funding review committee reviews completed applications, applies assessment criteria and makes recommendations to the CNSC, which issues the final decision.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement, must sign and return it, and the CNSC then signs and sends the final version.
  • Recipients must meet agreement objectives and submit a final financial report before funding is released.
  • Funding payments are issued by direct deposit or, if approved by written request, by cheque; payment is processed within approximately 15 days after the completed and signed final financial report is received, and successful recipients are asked to complete a recipient survey.

Additional information

  • The CNSC may publish the recipient’s name, the amount of the contribution and the type of activities funded under the contribution agreement.
  • Information provided in the project context may become part of the public record and may be included in the record of Proceedings, including the reasons for the Commission’s decisions.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 Program

What is the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participating in CNSC regulatory review processes. It helps fund value-added contributions to environmental assessments, licensing reviews and Commission proceedings, including document review, travel, legal advice and meetings.

How much funding can be received?

Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 program?

To be eligible for the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project, or potential or established Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights that may be impacted Value-added information relevant to the CNSC’s mission and the specific matter before the Commission

What expenses are eligible under Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021?

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

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-947-6382.

Where is the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 available?

The Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 program is available across Canada.

Is the Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2021 is a Grant and Funding