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Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal
Funding for participation in CNSC proceedings
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: The active participant funding opportunity now shows a new application deadline of June 16, 2026, and the earlier funding-opportunities navigation was reduced.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: The active participant funding opportunity now shows a new application deadline of June 16, 2026, and the earlier funding-opportunities navigation was reduced.
Participant funding deadline updated
The Participant Funding Program page now shows the active opportunity deadline as June 16, 2026, matching the Western Waste Management Facility licence-renewal funding call. The earlier “past funding opportunities” navigation link is no longer visible, and only the current opportunity remains shown on the page. No applicant rules, funding maximums, contact details, or eligibility requirements changed visibly.
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can fund participation in hearings, reviews, meetings, and written or oral submissions linked to project-specific proceedings.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatoon
- Saskatchewan
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
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participating in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest.
- Submitting written comments or oral presentations related to CNSC proceedings.
- Participating in meetings and activities related to long-term engagement or review processes.
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous peoples
- Members of the public
- Stakeholders
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Representatives of another level of government, other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs, elders or Indigenous knowledge holders, and administrative costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures.
- Construction costs.
- Lost income.
- Renovation of buildings.
- Salaries and benefits, and general operations and maintenance costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- University of British Columbia campus near Vancouver, British Columbia
Selection criteria
- New, distinctive and valuable information.
- Informed, topic-specific interventions to the Commission.
- Clear relevance to the licence renewal application.
How to apply
- Submit an application for a current funding opportunity.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants submit an application for a current funding opportunity.
- Funding decisions are issued after review.
- If approved, a contribution agreement must be signed.
- Required reports must be submitted so eligible expenses can be reimbursed.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
- All documents submitted to the CNSC must be in English or French.
- Receipts must be kept for at least three years after funding is received.
- The CNSC may publish the recipient’s name, the amount awarded, and the activities funded.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can fund participation in hearings, reviews, meetings, and written or oral submissions linked to project-specific proceedings.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal program, you must:
Eligible applicants take part in a CNSC process for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
Applications must be for a current funding opportunity
Required reports must be submitted for reimbursement of eligible expenses
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal?
Participating in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest.
Submitting written comments or oral presentations related to CNSC proceedings.
Participating in meetings and activities related to long-term engagement or review processes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal?
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 - CLSI Licence Renewal available?
The Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - CLSI Licence Renewal is a Grant and Funding