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Source verified April 27, 2026
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment
Support for participation in a CNSC 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
$ 30,000
Deadline
January 12, 2026
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This participant funding opportunity supported public and Indigenous participation in a CNSC hearing on Bruce Power’s application to amend the licensing basis for Bruce A and B nuclear generating stations. It covered reviewing CNSC staff’s and Bruce Power’s Commission member documents and providing new, distinctive and valuable information through written 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
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
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
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Signed contribution agreement, if approved
- Final financial report
- Supporting documents for professional services, if applicable
- Consent form for third-party professional information, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Interested parties
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest
- People working for the project proponent
- Representatives of another level of government, except Indigenous governments
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs, elders, or knowledge holders
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario
- eastern shore of Lake Huron
Selection criteria
- Value-added information for the Commission
- Relevance to the project under review
- Quality of the proposed intervention
How to apply
- Step 1: Open the project-specific application form
- Access the Bruce Power funding application form.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Follow the instructions in the form and the PFP guide.
- Provide the required information and explanations.
- Step 3: Submit the signed form
- Review, sign, and date the form.
- Send it by email or mail to the PFP administrator.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent Funding Review Committee
- The committee recommends approval, funding amount, and objectives
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement
- Payments are made after objectives are met and the final financial report is submitted
- Applicants are informed of the decision within 45 business days
Additional information
- Applicants may be informed of the decision within 45 business days.
- Successful applicants must sign a contribution agreement.
- Funding is reimbursed after deliverables and a final financial report are submitted.
- Recipients may be asked to complete a recipient survey.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment?
This participant funding opportunity supported public and Indigenous participation in a CNSC hearing on Bruce Power’s application to amend the licensing basis for Bruce A and B nuclear generating stations. It covered reviewing CNSC staff’s and Bruce Power’s Commission member documents and providing new, distinctive and valuable information through written interventions.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment Funds up to $30,000 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:
Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and interested parties may apply
Applicants must provide new, distinctive and valuable information through written interventions
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
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 613-415-2814.
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, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
Is the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment is a Researchers And Facilities