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Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility
Support for participation in a licence renewal review
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 26, 2026
- Closing date : March 23, 2026
Location
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Participant funding supports public, Indigenous, and stakeholder participation in the Port Hope Conversion Facility licence renewal process. Up to $50,000 was available for reviewing documents and taking part in the Commission hearing process.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 26, 2026
- Closing date : March 23, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
Location
- Port Hope
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of licence application and related Commission documents
- Participation in the Commission hearing process
- Submission of comments or interventions to the Commission
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
- People working for the project proponent
- Representatives of other levels 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
- Port Hope, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The application is first reviewed by the PFP Administrator.
- An independent Funding Review Committee assesses the application and makes recommendations.
- CNSC management makes the final funding decision.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to review and sign.
- Payments are issued after the agreement objectives are met and the final financial report is approved.
Additional information
- The project will be reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
- Successful applicants must sign a contribution agreement.
- Recipients may need to submit a final financial report and recipient survey.
- Funding is reimbursed after eligible costs are claimed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility. 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 - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility?
Participant funding supports public, Indigenous, and stakeholder participation in the Port Hope Conversion Facility licence renewal process. Up to $50,000 was available for reviewing documents and taking part in the Commission hearing process.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 23, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility program, you must:
Direct local or Indigenous interest
Relevant information for the project
Individuals, Indigenous groups, or nonprofits
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility?
Review of licence application and related Commission documents
Participation in the Commission hearing process
Submission of comments or interventions to the Commission
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility?
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 - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility available?
The Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility program is available the province of Ontario.