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Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Support for CNSC participation in regulatory processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 4, 2026Latest change: The Participant Funding Program listing was updated, with the Western Waste Management Facility opportunity now showing a June 16, 2026 deadline and fewer active opportunities listed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 4, 2026
Latest change: The Participant Funding Program listing was updated, with the Western Waste Management Facility opportunity now showing a June 16, 2026 deadline and fewer active opportunities listed.
Participant Funding opportunity update
The Participant Funding Program listing now shows the Ontario Power Generation Western Waste Management Facility opportunity with an application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026, and the active opportunity set was reduced. Five other funding opportunities were removed from the listing.
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
Official resources
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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?
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
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.
Is the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal is a Grant and Funding