Closed
Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a nuclear licence hearing
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 12, 2022
- Closing date : October 14, 2022
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Participant funding supports public participation in the CNSC review of Cameco’s Beaverlodge Project licence renewal. Up to $50,000 is available to help with document review and written interventions related to the hearing process.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 12, 2022
- Closing date : October 14, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of CNSC and Cameco hearing documents
- Submission of written interventions or comments to the Commission
- Oral presentations by Indigenous intervenors, where applicable
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
- Supporting documents for organizational representation, if applicable
- CVs and work experience documents for listed professionals, if applicable
- Contribution agreement for successful applicants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Stakeholders
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Applicants representing a government other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for technical or legal analysis and advice
- Travel, accommodation, meals, and incidentals
- Other reasonable costs directly linked to the proposed participation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal representation fees
- Late or incomplete applications
Eligible geographic areas
- North Saskatchewan
- Near Uranium City, Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Value-added, new, and distinctive information
- Direct relevance to the CNSC matter before the Commission
- Merit of the proposal
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in all sections of the participant funding form.
- Provide the required explanations and expense details.
- Step 2: Attach supporting documents
- Include documents proving organizational authority, if needed.
- Attach CVs and professional experience documents, if applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed form by email, mail, or fax.
- Submit it before the deadline.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants receive a notice of the outcome.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent financial review committee.
- The committee reviews all applications and makes funding recommendations.
- Applicants are notified of the funding decision.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement for review and signature.
- Payment is made after the deliverables and final financial report are received.
Additional information
- Applications must focus exclusively on Cameco’s proposed licence renewal or amendment for the Beaverlodge Project.
- A contribution agreement must be signed by successful applicants before funding is paid.
- Funding applicants are notified of the outcome of their request.
- Applications may be submitted by email, mail, or fax.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal?
Participant funding supports public participation in the CNSC review of Cameco’s Beaverlodge Project licence renewal. Up to $50,000 is available to help with document review and written interventions related to the hearing process.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 14, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal program, you must:
Direct local or Indigenous interest
Value-added information for CNSC
Focused on Beaverlodge Project matter
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal?
Review of CNSC and Cameco hearing documents
Submission of written interventions or comments to the Commission
Oral presentations by Indigenous intervenors, where applicable
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal?
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 - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal available?
The Participant Funding Program - Cameco Corporation Beaverlodge Project Licence Renewal program is available the province of Saskatchewan.