
Closed
Source verified July 26, 2026
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment
Public participation in a nuclear hearing
Latest source updateLast Update: June 25, 2026Latest change: The program landing page now shows the Bruce Power funding opportunity as a closed decision page, with funding approved and the application window extended to June 16, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Latest change: The program landing page now shows the Bruce Power funding opportunity as a closed decision page, with funding approved and the application window extended to June 16, 2026.
Participant Funding Program updated to Bruce Power decision page
The Participant Funding Program landing page now focuses on Bruce Power’s application to amend the licensing basis for Bruce A and B nuclear generating stations, replacing the prior multi-opportunity list. The notice says the opportunity is now closed, a hearing based on written submissions is scheduled for July 2026, and up to $50,000 in participant funding will be disbursed among successful applicants; the approved reimbursement total is up to $49,220, including $11,500 for the Canadian Environmental Law Association and $37,720 for Saugeen Ojibway Nation. The Western Waste Management Facility opportunity that was previously open to May 19, 2026 is no longer listed on the landing page, and its application period had been extended to June 16, 2026 before removal. The page also now presents a narrower target audience and project scope tied to Bruce Power, Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and interested parties, with the page modified date shown as 2026-05-27.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Participant funding for Bruce Power’s application to amend the licensing basis for the Bruce A and B nuclear generating stations offers up to $50,000 for Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and interested parties in Kincardine, Ontario. It supports reviewing Commission documents and providing new, distinctive, and valuable written interventions.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kincardine
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reviewing documentation, including CNSC staff’s and Bruce Power’s Commission member documents
- Providing new, distinctive and valuable information through informed and topic-specific interventions in writing to the Commission
- Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
- Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
- Review of licence applications
Documents Needed
- Project-specific PFP application form
- Additional documentation if required, such as résumés or work experience for professionals
- Consent letter if hiring a professional
- The professional’s CV or other work experience documentation
- For not-for-profit organizations, details of the organization’s mission and objectives, supporting documentation, and an endorsement from the president or principal contact
Official resources
Eligibility
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
- Applicants who work for the project proponent
- Applicants who represent another level of government, other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) and/or community knowledge
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Renovation of buildings
- Salaries and benefits; general operations and maintenance costs
Selection criteria
- Funding is awarded based on the merit of each application.
- The available funding is distributed among accepted applications based on the intrinsic value of each proposal.
How to apply
- Consult the PFP funding opportunities to access the project-specific application form.
- Complete the project-specific PFP application form and follow its instructions.
- Review, sign and date the form, keep a copy for your records, and submit it to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail.
Processing and Agreement
- A funding review committee reviews the applications and makes recommendations on funding allocations.
- Applicants are informed of the funding decision within 45 business days of the application closing date, or following receipt of a funding application if there is no closing date.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Payment is normally made after the deliverable and final financial report are received under the signed contribution agreement.
- The remainder of the funding is paid after the CNSC determines that the submission brings added value to CNSC proceedings.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment?
Participant funding for Bruce Power’s application to amend the licensing basis for the Bruce A and B nuclear generating stations offers up to $50,000 for Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and interested parties in Kincardine, Ontario. It supports reviewing Commission documents and providing new, distinctive, and valuable written interventions.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment program, you must:
Direct, local interest in the project
Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project
Value-added information relevant to the CNSC’s mission and specific to the project
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment?
Reviewing documentation, including CNSC staff’s and Bruce Power’s Commission member documents
Providing new, distinctive and valuable information through informed and topic-specific interventions in writing to the Commission
Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
Review of licence applications
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment?
You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-947-6382.
Where is the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment available?
The Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment is a Grant and Funding