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Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility

Support for CNSC participant engagement

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

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
See full eligibility

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Port Hope
  • 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, Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples, Community leaders
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 4

Latest changes

Participant Funding Opportunity Updated

The listed funding opportunity is now for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, with applications open from September 21 to November 20, 2026.

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The Participant Funding Program now lists funding for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories. The application period shown is September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
October 14, 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
  • 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

Activities funded

  • Reviewing documentation, including CNSC staff’s and Cameco’s Commission member documents
  • Participating in the Commission hearing by providing new, distinctive and valuable information through informed and topic-specific interventions to the Commission

How to apply

  • Access the PFP funding application form for the current funding opportunity from the Participant funding opportunities page
  • Complete the PFP funding application form and follow the instructions for all nine sections
  • Submit the completed funding application form to the PFP Administrator

Documents Needed

  • PFP application form
  • Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity
  • Consent letter signed by any professionals the applicant plans to hire
  • Documentation of work experience of those professionals

Selection criteria

  • Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator sends a confirmation notice within one business day after receiving the application.
  • An independent funding review committee of external experts reviews the application and recommends approval or refusal, the amounts to be paid, and the objectives to be met.
  • The PFP administrator informs the applicant of the final decision within twenty-five (25) days after the closing date of the relevant process.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement that must be signed and returned before approved funding is received.
  • Recipients must fulfill all conditions of the contribution agreement, and receipts and invoices are required with the final financial report only if the maximum amount under the contribution agreement exceeds $30,000 or when requested by the CNSC.

Additional information

  • The PFP resources page provides the PFP Guide, sample application forms, a sample contribution agreement, recipient terms and conditions, a final financial report template, a sample recipient survey, and a sample consent letter.

Contacts

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

Official sources

cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

Official page

Participant funding for Cameco’s application to renew its licence for the Port Hope Conversion Facility

Program guide

Eligibility criteriaFunding application processFunding award process

Application form

Funding Application Formobject

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution AgreementPFP resources and templates
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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.

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: The applicant must be an individual or a representative of an organization. The applicant must have a direct and local interest in the project or related Indigenous knowledge or rights. The applicant must have value-added information relevant only to the project.

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility?

Professional fees Travel and incidentals Honoraria for chiefs, elders, or knowledge holders Administrative costs

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

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility?

Participant Funding Program - Cameco Port Hope Conversion Facility is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)