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Participant Funding Program - Bruce Power Licence Amendment

Public participation in a nuclear hearing

Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$50,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Kincardine
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
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

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Participant Funding Program updated to Bruce Power decision page

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.

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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.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
June 25, 2026

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382

Official sources

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Program guide

Eligibility criteriaFunding application processParticipant Funding Program Guide

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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?

Professional fees Travel and incidentals Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) and/or community knowledge Administrative costs

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