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Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility
Support for CNSC participant engagement
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2016
Location
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Participant Funding Program supports Mississauga First Nation in discussing Cameco Corporation’s financial guarantee for the Port Hope Conversion Facility with CNSC staff. It funds participation in Commission-related meetings and comments on the matter.
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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
- Closing date : June 30, 2016
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
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Comments to the Commission
- Sharing relevant information with the Commission
Documents Needed
- PFP application form
- Sample consent letter
- Documentation of work experience for hired professionals
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed by a funding review committee.
- Funding is allocated based on the committee’s recommendation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the PFP guide and resources
- Use the guide, sample forms, and templates to prepare the application.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Follow the instructions provided in the PFP application form.
- Include any required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application to the CNSC’s PFP administrator.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the PFP administrator and a funding review committee.
- The CNSC makes the funding decision after considering the committee’s recommendation.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign and return.
- Funding is subject to the conditions of the signed contribution agreement.
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
What is the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility?
The Participant Funding Program supports Mississauga First Nation in discussing Cameco Corporation’s financial guarantee for the Port Hope Conversion Facility with CNSC staff. It funds participation in Commission-related meetings and comments on the matter.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
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:
Canadian citizen or resident
Individuals, Indigenous groups, nonprofits
Signatory required for nonprofits
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility?
Meetings with CNSC staff
Comments to the Commission
Sharing relevant information with 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.
Is the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility is a Grant and Funding