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Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility
Funding for public participation in a nuclear licence review
Latest source updateLast Update: May 16, 2026Latest change: The funding opportunity status changed, and the application period was extended to June 16, 2026 for one opportunity.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Latest change: The funding opportunity status changed, and the application period was extended to June 16, 2026 for one opportunity.
Participant funding dates updated
The participant funding program now shows one opportunity moving from open to closed, while the Western Waste Management Facility application period was extended to June 16, 2026. A closed opportunity was also removed from the current opportunities table, which changes what applicants see as available now.
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
March 6, 2020
Opened February 6, 2020
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides participant funding of up to $75,000. It supports public, Indigenous, and stakeholder participation in reviewing Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Douglas Point Waste Facility licence amendment and related public hearing activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of the licence amendment application and related documents
- Participation in the public Commission hearing
- Submission of topic-specific interventions to the Commission
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documentation for organizational representation, if applicable
- Professional consent letter, if hiring a professional
- CVs or work experience documents for hired professionals
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous peoples and groups
- Members of the public
- Stakeholders with a local interest in the project
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Organizations representing a government other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including legal analysis and advice
- Travel, accommodation, meals, and incidentals
- Honoraria
- Administrative costs and other justified costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal representation
- Capital expenditures and construction costs
- Lost income and building renovations
- Salaries, benefits, and general operations or maintenance costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Tiverton, Ontario
- Bruce Power site, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Merit of the proposal
- Available funding for the project
How to apply
- Consult the Participant Funding Program funding opportunities page to find the project description and the applicable funding application form.
- Complete the Participant Funding Program application form for the project and make sure the nine sections are completed according to the instructions and the Program guide.
- Submit the completed application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by the program administrator for completeness
- An independent funding review committee evaluates the application and makes recommendations
- The CNSC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants
- Successful applicants receive and must sign a contribution agreement
- Payment is released after deliverables and the final financial report are submitted
Additional information
- Successful applicants must sign a contribution agreement.
- The program uses an independent funding review committee.
- Recipients may be asked to complete a short survey.
- Information on recipients and funding amounts may be made public.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility?
This program provides participant funding of up to $75,000. It supports public, Indigenous, and stakeholder participation in reviewing Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Douglas Point Waste Facility licence amendment and related public hearing activities.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 6, 2020.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility program, you must:
Direct local interest in the project
Indigenous knowledge or community insight
Value-added information for the Commission
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility?
Review of the licence amendment application and related documents
Participation in the public Commission hearing
Submission of topic-specific interventions to the Commission
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility?
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 - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility available?
The Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility program is available the province of Ontario.