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Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal

Support for CNSC participation in regulatory processes

Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participating in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Eligible support can cover professional fees, travel, administrative costs, and related engagement work such as meetings, studies and interventions.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$30,000
Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Research, Environment, Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples, Community leaders
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Participant Funding Opportunity Closed

The program page now says there are no funding opportunities open, and the previously listed $200,000 opportunity with a March 25 to June 16, 2026 application period was removed.

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The Participant Funding Program page now states that there are currently no funding opportunities open. The previously listed $200,000 opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s licence renewal application, with an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026, is no longer shown. The page’s displayed feedback date also changed from July 20, 2026 to August 24, 2026, but that is not a grant deadline.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
September 19, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Indigenous groups
  • Not-for-profit organizations

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Those with a direct commercial interest
  • People who work for the project proponent
  • Those who represent another level of government, other than an Indigenous government

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees
  • Travel and incidentals
  • Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
  • Administrative costs
  • Other costs, such as photocopying, meeting room rentals, hospitality and meeting supplies, as long as they are reasonable and adequately justified

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures and construction costs
  • Building renovations
  • Lost income
  • Salaries and benefits
  • Costs related to general operations and maintenance

Activities funded

  • Meetings with CNSC staff, studies and other engagement activities related to specific projects
  • Review of Commission member documents and technical or environmental monitoring reports
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
  • Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
  • Review of licence applications

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

Documents Needed

  • Project-specific PFP application form
  • Additional documentation, such as résumés or work experience documentation, if required
  • Consent letter, along with the professional’s CV or other work experience documentation, if hiring a professional

Selection criteria

  • Completeness of each application
  • Relevance of each application
  • Total amount of PFP funding available for each project-specific funding opportunity
  • Eligibility of the proposed activities

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP Administrator conducts a preliminary review to verify accuracy and determine if additional information is required.
  • The FRC conducts an initial assessment using a standard set of assessment criteria and makes recommendations to the CNSC.
  • The PFP Administrator notifies all applicants of the CNSC’s decision by email or mail.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
  • The CNSC disburses funding only when a recipient has met its agreement objectives and submitted a final financial report.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-415-2814

Official sources

cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

Program guide

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Application form

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Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution AgreementPFP resources and templates
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participating in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Eligible support can cover professional fees, travel, administrative costs, and related engagement work such as meetings, studies and interventions.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project Indigenous traditional or community knowledge relevant to the project Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights may be affected, or the information is relevant to the project and helps inform the CNSC review

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal?

Professional fees Travel and incidentals Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge Administrative costs Other costs, such as photocopying, meeting room rentals, hospitality and meeting supplies, as long as they are reasonable and adequately justified

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station 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 - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal available?

The Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal program is available the province of Ontario.