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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
- Open Date : January 18, 2021
- Closing date : February 19, 2021
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
- Open Date : January 18, 2021
- Closing date : February 19, 2021
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 19, 2021.
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.