Participant Funding Program - Blind River Refinery

• Completed participant funding application form
• Supporting documentation for the applicant or organization
• Consent letter and CV for hired professionals
• Completed final financial report

Who is eligible?

• Individuals
• Indigenous groups
• Not-for-profit organizations

Who is not eligible

• For-profit organizations
• Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
• People working for the project proponent
• Applicants representing another level of government, except Indigenous governments

Eligible expenses

• Professional fees, including expert and legal advice.
• Travel and incidentals related to the hearing or meetings.
• Honoraria and administrative costs.
• Other justified costs approved by the CNSC.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Capital expenditures and construction costs.
• Building renovations and general operating or maintenance costs.
• Lost income.
• Salaries and benefits.
• Legal representation.

Eligible geographic areas

• Blind River, Ontario

• Completeness and relevance of the application.
• Eligibility of the proposed activities.
• Availability of funding for the opportunity.
• Merit of the information provided to the Commission.

• Step 1: Download the project-specific application form
  • Access the participant funding application form for this opportunity.
  • Review the notice, terms and conditions, and related guidance.
• Step 2: Complete the application form
  • Fill in applicant information, eligibility details, expenses, and proposal sections.
  • Sign and date the form and attach any supporting documents required.
• Step 3: Submit the application
  • Send the signed form by email, mail, or fax to the PFP Administrator.
  • Ensure it is submitted before the deadline.
• Step 4: Await the decision
  • The CNSC reviews applications and notifies applicants of the outcome.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement for signature.

• The application is first reviewed by the PFP Administrator for completeness.
• An independent funding review committee assesses the application and makes recommendations.
• The CNSC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants.
• Approved applicants receive a contribution agreement that must be signed and returned.
• Funding is released after the agreed objectives and final financial report are completed.

• The program is part of the CNSC Participant Funding Program.
• Applications are reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
• Recipient names and funding amounts may be published by the CNSC.
• A contribution agreement is required before funding is released.