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Participant Funding Program - Canada
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Source verified August 1, 2026

Participant Funding Program

Supports participation in CNSC processes
Offered by
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Official source: canada.ca

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Latest source update
Last Update: September 18, 2026
Latest change: The Participant Funding Program page now says there are no funding opportunities open, and the 2026 Western Waste Management Facility opportunity with its March 25 to June 16, 2026 application period was removed.
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Participant Funding Program opportunity status updated
The Participant Funding Program page now states that there are currently no funding opportunities open. The previously listed 2026 funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility, with an application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026, was removed.
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Individuals

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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program helps eligible applicants take part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It supports meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities tied to those projects.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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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 : 200,000 $
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
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Take part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest

Documents Needed

  • PFP application form

Official resources

Official page

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

CNSC Participant Funding Program Decision

CNSC Participant Funding Program Decision

CNSC Participant Funding Program Decision

Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Supporting document

Funding award process

Notice of Participation at a Commission Meeting and Participant Funding

PFP resources and templates

Other relevant PDF

CNSC Participant Funding Program Decision

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Organizational representatives

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 incidental expenses
  • 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 costs

How to apply

  • Open the funding application form.
  • Complete the form and follow the instructions in the form and the Participant Funding Program guide.
  • Submit the signed application as indicated in the guide.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are examined by a funding review committee.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
  • Applicants are informed of the decision within 45 business days after the closing date, or after the application is received if there is no closing date.

Additional information

  • The PFP Guide, sample forms and templates are available as resources to help applicants through the process.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program Program

What is the Participant Funding Program?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program helps eligible applicants take part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It supports meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities tied to those projects.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program program, you must: Direct and local interest in the project Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge related to the project, or Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights that may be affected Project-relevant information that helps guide the CNSC review

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program?

Take part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program?

You can contact Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.

Where is the Participant Funding Program available?

The Participant Funding Program program is available across Canada.

Is the Participant Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program is a Grant and Funding