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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada
Support for participating in CNSC processes
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 26, 2026Latest change: The funding opportunity changed to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, and the application window is now open from September 21 to November 20, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 26, 2026
Latest change: The funding opportunity changed to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, and the application window is now open from September 21 to November 20, 2026.
Participant funding opportunity updated
The Participant Funding Program page now lists 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 application period also changed from March 25 to June 16, 2026 to September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026, and the opportunity is now shown as open.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Funding can cover 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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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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- 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
- Review of Commission member documents
- Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
- Travel to and/or participation in community meetings and Commission proceedings
- Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
- Review of licence applications
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, if applicable
- Signed consent letter and CV or other work experience documentation for professionals listed in the application, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Organizational representatives
- 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
- People who work for the project proponent
- Applicants who represent another level of government other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including fees for legal analysis and advice
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
- Administrative costs
- Other costs, considered on a case-by-case basis
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures, construction costs and building renovations
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance
- Fees for legal representation
Selection criteria
- Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
- Participant funding is only provided to applicants whose proposed activities are expected to bring value-added information to the CNSC.
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.
- The contribution agreement outlines the required deliverable and the maximum amount of funding approved for the matter.
- The successful funding applicant must sign and return the contribution agreement and fulfill all of its conditions.
- Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report, and payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada Program
What is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Funding can cover 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 on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada program, you must:
Individuals or organizational representatives
Must demonstrate at least one listed project interest, knowledge, rights, or information criterion
Unincorporated associations or groups of individuals can apply only when one individual applies on their behalf
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada?
Review of Commission member documents
Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
Travel to and/or participation in community meetings and 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 on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada?
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 on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada available?
The Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada program is available across Canada.
Is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada?
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)