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Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal

Supports participation in Commission hearings

Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants who can demonstrate direct local interest, Indigenous knowledge, related rights, or value-added information for a specific matter before the Commission. It helps them review documentation, prepare informed interventions, and participate in public hearings on environmental assessment and licensing matters related to specific projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Research, Environment, Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2020
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Participant Funding opportunity updated

The open funding opportunity and application period were updated for a different CNSC licence renewal project.

See more

The Participant Funding Program now lists Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories as the open opportunity. The application period is now September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026. The page still shows a maximum amount of $200,000 and the general application guidance remains in place.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
October 2, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Indigenous Nation or community
  • Not-for-profit corporation
  • Unincorporated associations or groups of individuals, when one individual applies on behalf of the association

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees for hiring a professional such as a biologist, translator, or environmental engineer, including fees for legal analysis and advice
  • Travel costs, including transportation, accommodation, meals and incidentals
  • Other reasonable expenditures directly linked to delivering the proposed activities, such as hospitality, room rentals and stationery

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Legal representation

Activities funded

  • Review of CNSC staff documents and Commission member documents
  • Participation in a Commission hearing
  • Informed and topic-specific interventions related to environmental assessment and licensing matters

Documents Needed

  • Completed Funding Application Form
  • Supporting documentation endorsing the applicant as the representative of an association, organization or entity, when applicable
  • Relevant resumes, CVs and work experience documentation for the professionals listed in the application

Selection criteria

  • An independent funding review committee reviews each application and recommends whether the funding request should be approved.
  • Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
  • The review committee’s recommendation may include the amount and any objectives the recipient will have to meet.

Processing and Agreement

  • An independent funding review committee composed of external experts reviews applications and recommends whether the funding request should be approved, including the amount and any objectives to be met.
  • The PFP administrator notifies applicants within one business day of receipt of the application and initiates the review and approval process.
  • The CNSC notifies applicants of the final decision within 25 business days of the closing date for the application process.
  • Successful applicants receive a Contribution Agreement, and accepting it initiates the funding award and contribution agreement process.
  • Funding payments are issued once recipients have met the objectives in their Contribution Agreement, submitted a Final Financial Report, and completed the recipient survey.

Contacts

cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca
613-992-8469

Official sources

cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

Program guide

Eligibility criteriaFunding application processFunding award process

Application form

Funding Application FormFunding Application Formobject

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution AgreementPFP resources and templates

Other relevant PDF

Notice of Public Hearing and Participant Funding
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants who can demonstrate direct local interest, Indigenous knowledge, related rights, or value-added information for a specific matter before the Commission. It helps them review documentation, prepare informed interventions, and participate in public hearings on environmental assessment and licensing matters related to specific projects.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal program, you must: The applicant must be an individual or organizational representative. The applicant must show direct local interest, Indigenous knowledge, related rights, or value-added information. Unincorporated associations or groups of individuals are accepted only when one individual applies on their behalf.

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal?

Professional fees for hiring a professional such as a biologist, translator, or environmental engineer, including fees for legal analysis and advice Travel costs, including transportation, accommodation, meals and incidentals Other reasonable expenditures directly linked to delivering the proposed activities, such as hospitality, room rentals and stationery

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca or by phone at 613-992-8469.

Where is the Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal available?

The Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal program is available the province of Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan.

Is the Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal?

Participant Funding Program - Best Theratronics Processing Facility Licence Renewal is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)