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Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project
Funding for public participation in a nuclear project review
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 10, 2023
- Closing date : December 8, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Participant funding supports public participation in CNSC hearings on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. Up to $100,000 was available for reviewing project documents and submitting topic-specific interventions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 10, 2023
- Closing date : December 8, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
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
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of OPG and CNSC staff documents
- Participation in the public Commission hearing
- Topic-specific interventions to the Commission
- Review of related project documentation
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
- Supporting documents for organizational representation, if applicable
- Professional resumes or work experience documents, if applicable
- Signed contribution agreement, if approved
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Interested parties
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest
- People who work for the project proponent
- Representatives of another level of government, other than Indigenous governments
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal representation
- Capital expenditures and construction costs
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Clarington, Ontario
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Value-added nature of the information proposed
- Availability of funding for the opportunity
How to apply
- Step 1
- Access the project-specific application form.
- Step 2
- Complete the form and any required supporting documents.
- Review, sign, and date the application.
- Step 3
- Submit the completed form by email, mail, or fax to the CNSC.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by the PFP Administrator.
- An independent Funding Review Committee assesses applications and makes recommendations.
- The CNSC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants.
- Successful applicants receive and must sign a contribution agreement.
- Payment is issued after objectives are met and the final financial report is submitted.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an independent Funding Review Committee.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- A final financial report is required before payment.
- Receipts should be kept for at least three years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project?
Participant funding supports public participation in CNSC hearings on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. Up to $100,000 was available for reviewing project documents and submitting topic-specific interventions.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 8, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project program, you must:
Direct local interest in the project
Indigenous or community knowledge
Value-added information for the Commission
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project?
Review of OPG and CNSC staff documents
Participation in the public Commission hearing
Topic-specific interventions to the Commission
Review of related project documentation
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project?
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 - Darlington New Nuclear Project available?
The Participant Funding Program - Darlington New Nuclear Project program is available the province of Ontario.