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Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015
Supports participation in CNSC processes
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Latest source updateLast Update: September 25, 2026Latest change: The open participant funding opportunity changed from Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, with the application window now September 21, 2026 to NoveView change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 25, 2026
Latest change: The open participant funding opportunity changed from Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, with the application window now September 21, 2026 to Nove
Participant Funding opportunity updated
The participant funding opportunities table now shows an open funding opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories. This replaces the prior Ontario Power Generation Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal listing and updates the application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026, to September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or regulatory issues. It can fund meetings with CNSC staff, studies, documentation review, and topic-specific interventions in Commission hearings or meetings.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- 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
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2017
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects
- Review of Commission member documents
- Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
- Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
- Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation, and review of licence applications
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
How to apply
- Consult the PFP funding opportunities to learn more about the project description and access the project-specific application form.
- Complete the project-specific PFP application form.
- Submit the form by email or mail to the Participant Funding Program Administrator.
Processing and Agreement
- The PFP administrator will acknowledge receipt of the application within one business day and start the review and approval process.
- An independent funding review committee will review the application and recommend approval or refusal, including the amount and any objectives to be met.
- The CNSC will notify applicants of the final decision within 25 business days of the closing date.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement, and funding payments are issued after the objectives are met, the final financial report is submitted, and the recipient survey is completed.
- Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
Additional information
- Funding applicants will be informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or after receipt if there is no closing date.
- Recipients are strongly advised to keep all receipts for at least three years in case of audit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015?
Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or regulatory issues. It can fund meetings with CNSC staff, studies, documentation review, and topic-specific interventions in Commission hearings or meetings.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 program, you must:
Direct local interest in the project
Indigenous traditional knowledge, knowledge of affected communities, or Aboriginal or treaty rights that may be affected
Added-value information relevant only to the project and CNSC mandate
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015?
Meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects
Review of Commission member documents
Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation, and review of licence applications
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015?
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 - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 available?
The Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015?
Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)