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Participant Funding Program - Canada
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Source verified July 16, 2026

Participant Funding Program

Supports public participation in CNSC processes
Offered by
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Official source: canada.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: June 27, 2026
Latest change: The Participant Funding Program now shows a new 2026 funding opportunity, updated application deadlines, and expanded guidance on who can apply, eligible expenses, and application steps.
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Participant Funding Program updated with new 2026 opportunity and guidance
The Participant Funding Program now shows a live 2026 opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility, with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The page also adds clearer eligibility rules, eligible and ineligible expenses, required reports, and post-application steps, including a contribution agreement and payment within 30 days of a valid final financial report. The related funding guidance and opportunity pages also reflect updated intake timing, including new application deadlines of July 17, 2026 and July 24, 2026 on the planning-phase application page, and the program now points applicants to updated forms, resources, and process pages.
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
July 24, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Individuals

See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest across Canada. It can help fund project reviews, public hearings, written comments, meetings, and topic-specific interventions.
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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 : 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

Activities funded

  • Participating in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest.
  • Reviewing project-related applications and associated documents.
  • Participating in Commission hearing processes.
  • Submitting written comments or topic-specific interventions to the Commission.

Documents Needed

  • Participant Funding Program 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

Recipient terms and conditions

Other relevant PDF

CNSC Participant Funding Program Decision

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Organizational representatives
  • Not-for-profit organizations

How to apply

  • Consult the PFP funding opportunities page to learn more about the project description and access the project-specific application form.
  • Complete the PFP application form.
  • Submit an application for a current funding opportunity.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator will notify you within one business day of receiving your application.
  • An independent funding review committee composed of external experts reviews the application and recommends whether funding should be approved, including the amount and any objectives to be met.
  • The PFP administrator will notify you of the CNSC's final decision within 25 business days of the closing date for the application process.
  • If approved, you will sign a contribution agreement.
  • Required reports must be submitted so eligible expenses can be reimbursed.

Additional information

  • The PFP administrator is available to answer questions about the program.
  • The PFP Guide, sample forms, and templates are available as resources.
  • The program guidance and resources may be reviewed and updated periodically.

Other components of this program

Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program Program

What is the Participant Funding Program?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest across Canada. It can help fund project reviews, public hearings, written comments, meetings, and topic-specific interventions.

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: The applicant must show a direct, local interest in the project, such as living and/or owning property near the project area. The applicant must demonstrate Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project, or potential or established Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights that may be impacted. The application must provide value-added information relevant to the CNSC's mission and specific to the project.

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program?

Participating in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. Reviewing project-related applications and associated documents. Participating in Commission hearing processes. Submitting written comments or topic-specific interventions to the Commission.

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

You can contact Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC).

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