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Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020
Funding for participation in a CNSC report review
Latest source updateLast Update: June 14, 2026Latest change: The participant funding notice now reflects a different hearing topic, new dates, a lower funding ceiling, and updated submission instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding notice now reflects a different hearing topic, new dates, a lower funding ceiling, and updated submission instructions.
Participant Funding opportunity updated
The participant funding page now covers the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020, with the opportunity open from July 5 to August 6, 2021 and a public meeting on November 24 and 25, 2021. The funding ceiling shown on the page is now $10,000, down from $15,000, and applications must demonstrate how the intervention relates directly to the report and the safety performance of nuclear substances licensees in 2020. The application package and submission wording were also updated, while the contact name on the notice is now Adam Zenobi; the application email remains pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
August 6, 2021
Opened July 5, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
Up to $10,000 is available to support participation in a CNSC regulatory oversight review. The program funds written comments and related interventions on the use of nuclear substances in Canada in 2020.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
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
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of CNSC staff’s Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020
- Submission of written comments to the Commission
- Oral presentations by Indigenous intervenors
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
- Consent letter for third-party personal information, if applicable
- Supporting documents requested in the application package
Official resources
Official page
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Stakeholders
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- Project proponents and their employees
- Non-Indigenous representatives of another level of government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs, elders, or knowledge holders
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Building renovations
- Salaries, benefits, and general operations or maintenance costs
- Legal representation
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- New, distinctive, and valuable information
- Informed and topic-specific intervention
- Direct relevance to the report
- Clear link to safety performance in 2020
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the Participant Funding Program application form.
- Gather any supporting documents requested by the program.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the completed application to the CNSC.
- Submit it by the closing date for the opportunity.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- The application is reviewed by the funding review committee.
- The CNSC issues the final decision after the review.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
- The committee recommends whether the request should be approved and the funding amount.
- The CNSC notifies applicants of the final decision.
- If approved, a contribution agreement must be completed.
Additional information
- The funding is for interventions related to a specific CNSC report.
- Indigenous oral presentations may be made remotely.
- Application forms must be submitted by the deadline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020 Program
What is the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020?
Up to $10,000 is available to support participation in a CNSC regulatory oversight review. The program funds written comments and related interventions on the use of nuclear substances in Canada in 2020.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020 Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 6, 2021.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020 program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020 program, you must:
Direct local interest
Relevant Indigenous or community knowledge
Value-added information for the CNSC
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020?
Review of CNSC staff’s Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020
Submission of written comments to the Commission
Oral presentations by Indigenous intervenors
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances 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 on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020 available?
The Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2020 program is available across Canada.