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Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The participant funding opportunity changed from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Douglas Point Waste Facility to Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility, with a new $200,000 funding cap and March 25 to June 16, 2026 application window.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding opportunity changed from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Douglas Point Waste Facility to Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility, with a new $200,000 funding cap and March 25 to June 16, 2026 application window.
Participant Funding opportunity updated to Western Waste Management Facility
The main funding opportunity now shown is Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility, replacing the Douglas Point Waste Facility opportunity. The visible program details also show a $200,000 maximum amount and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The participant funding guidance was rewritten to include updated who can apply, eligible and ineligible applicants, eligible expenses, and how to apply instructions, while the application form and related terms pages were also retitled or relinked to the current program materials. The legacy Douglas Point hearing and application-form documents remain available separately, but the current opportunity content now points to the broader open program.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
March 6, 2020
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals or organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects, with an open opportunity offering up to $200,000. It can fund professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, administrative costs, meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
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
- Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizational representatives
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest
- People who work for the project proponent
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance
How to apply
- Open the application form for the funding opportunity.
- Complete the form and follow the instructions in the form and the Participant Funding Program guide.
- Submit the signed application as described in the guide.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Applicants are informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or if there is no closing date, following receipt of a funding application.
- Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report.
- Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
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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?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals or organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects, with an open opportunity offering up to $200,000. It can fund professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, administrative costs, meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities.
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 area
Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project
Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights may be impacted, or information relevant to the project that helps inform the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility?
Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects
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 cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca or by phone at 613-992-8469.
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.
Is the Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility?
Participant Funding Program - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Douglas Point Waste Facility is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)