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Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment
Funding for public participation in a CNSC hearing
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 12, 2026
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Participant funding supports public and Indigenous participation in CNSC proceedings. Up to $30,000 is available for reviewing project documents and submitting written interventions on Bruce Power’s licence amendment.
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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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : January 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
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
- Review of Bruce Power and CNSC documents
- Participation in the Commission hearing process
- Submission of topic-specific written interventions
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
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Organizational representatives
- Indigenous peoples and communities
- Public stakeholders
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
- Kincardine, Ontario
- Ontario
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?
Participant funding supports public and Indigenous participation in CNSC proceedings. Up to $30,000 is available for reviewing project documents and submitting written interventions on Bruce Power’s licence amendment.
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:
Direct local interest
Indigenous knowledge or rights
Added-value information for CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment?
Review of Bruce Power and CNSC documents
Participation in the Commission hearing process
Submission of topic-specific written interventions
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