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Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015
Supports public input on nuclear oversight
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 8, 2016
- Closing date : May 6, 2016
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Participant funding supports public and Indigenous participation in CNSC regulatory review processes. Up to $35,000 is available for written submissions on the Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 Regulatory Oversight Report.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 8, 2016
- Closing date : May 6, 2016
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Requesting to intervene in a Commission proceeding
- Participating in a public hearing or public meeting
- Submitting written comments to the Commission
Documents Needed
- Request to intervene form
- Written submission of the comments to be presented to the Commission
- Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the requester
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Organizations invited to participate in a public meeting or hearing
- People seeking to intervene in a Commission proceeding
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, 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
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Availability of funding for the opportunity
How to apply
- Step 1: Identify the public proceeding
- Select the meeting or hearing you want to participate in
- Review the notice of public meeting or public hearing for proceeding details
- Step 2: Complete the participation request
- Fill in the Public Commission Proceeding Participation Request Form
- Include the written submission of comments and contact details
- Step 3: Submit the form
- Send the submission through the form
- If you have technical issues, contact the CNSC Registry or email interventions@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
- Step 4: Confirm submission
- Keep the confirmation number shown after submission
- If no confirmation number appears, contact the Commission Registry
Processing and Agreement
- Requests to intervene are reviewed by the Registry and the Commission confirms whether intervention is accepted
- The Commission also confirms the accepted format for participation
- If no confirmation number appears after submission, applicants are told to contact the Registry
- Submitting a request does not automatically grant intervenor status
Additional information
- Applicants may be informed within 45 business days.
- A contribution agreement is required if approved.
- Recipients must submit a final financial report.
- Receipts should be kept for at least three years.
Contacts
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 supports public and Indigenous participation in CNSC regulatory review processes. Up to $35,000 is available for written submissions on the Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 Regulatory Oversight Report.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015 Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 6, 2016.
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 knowledge or rights related to the project
Value-added information for CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Canadian Nuclear Power Plants: 2015?
Requesting to intervene in a Commission proceeding
Participating in a public hearing or public meeting
Submitting written comments to the Commission
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.