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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018
Funding for CNSC participation
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Participant Funding page now shows a current program listing and funding process details instead of the former 2018 opportunity notice.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Participant Funding page now shows a current program listing and funding process details instead of the former 2018 opportunity notice.
Participant Funding page updated
The Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018 notice has been replaced by a general Participant Funding Program page. The page now shows a current open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026, alongside updated who-can-apply, eligible-expenses, and how-to-apply information. The page also now describes the application flow, including signing a contribution agreement, submitting required reports, and receiving payment within 30 days of a valid final financial report. The participant funding application form heading has also been simplified to Funding Application Form, and the related link for past opportunities now points to the legacy section.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 7, 2019
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Participant Funding Program supports individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Eligible 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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Documents Needed
- Signed application form for the funding opportunity
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Representatives of organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People who work for the project proponent
- Representatives of governments other than Indigenous governments
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
Selection criteria
- Funding available is distributed among accepted applications based on the intrinsic value of each proposal.
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.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or if there is no closing date, following receipt of a funding application.
- 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.
Additional information
- Applicants are informed of the decision within 45 business days.
- Approved recipients receive a contribution agreement.
- Funding is paid after final reporting requirements are met.
- Recipients must complete a beneficiary survey.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018 Program
What is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018?
The Participant Funding Program supports individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Eligible 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: 2018 program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018 program, you must:
Individuals or representatives of organizations
Direct, local interest in the project area, Indigenous traditional or community knowledge, or Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted
Information relevant to the project that helps inform the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018?
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: 2018?
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 on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018 available?
The Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018 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: 2018?
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2018 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)