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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
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The opportunity page was replaced with the broader Participant Funding Program content, including new eligibility, application, funding, and contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The opportunity page was replaced with the broader Participant Funding Program content, including new eligibility, application, funding, and contact details.
Participant Funding Program page updated
The opportunity page for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2019 and Class IB Accelerators in Canada: 2018-2019 has been replaced by broader Participant Funding Program content. The old application window open from June 19 to July 20, 2020 and the $20,000 funding notice for that specific report opportunity are no longer the focus of the page. The new content spells out who can apply, which expenses are eligible or ineligible, how to apply, and how funding is reviewed and paid. It also points to current opportunity listings, including an open Ontario Power Generation opportunity with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026, and replaces the named contact with the program administrator email pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
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
Activities funded
- Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, 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
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
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
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.
Additional information
- Applicants must meet the terms and conditions before submitting.
- Supporting documents may be required for organizational representatives.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
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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?
Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects
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 613-415-2814.
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)