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Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal review
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
August 19, 2022
Opened June 20, 2022
Location
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Up to $75,000 is available to support public participation in the review of Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington Waste Management Facility licence renewal. The funding covers document review, hearing participation, and related interventions on the project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Social Services
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of licence application documents
- Review of CNSC and proponent hearing documents
- Participation in the Commission hearing
- Written or oral interventions on the project
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documents for organizational representation, if applicable
- Professional resumes or CVs, if professionals are hired
- Signed consent letter for hired professionals
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Organizational representatives
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest
- People working for the project proponent
- Representatives of non-Indigenous governments
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for 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
- Clarington, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of proposed activities
- Fit with the funding opportunity scope
- Available funding and merit of the proposal
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the project-specific application form
- Open the funding opportunity page.
- Download the Darlington application form.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Follow the instructions in the form and PFP guide.
- Prepare any required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Sign and date the form.
- Send it by email, fax, or mail to the PFP Administrator.
- Step 4: Wait for the decision
- The CNSC will notify applicants of the outcome.
- Successful applicants will receive a contribution agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the PFP Administrator and an independent Funding Review Committee.
- The CNSC makes the final funding decision.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign.
- Funding is paid after objectives are met and a final financial report is submitted.
Additional information
- Applicants will be notified of the funding decision within 45 business days.
- Successful applicants must sign a contribution agreement.
- Receipts should be kept for at least three years.
- A recipient survey is required after the project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?
Up to $75,000 is available to support public participation in the review of Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington Waste Management Facility licence renewal. The funding covers document review, hearing participation, and related interventions on the project.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was August 19, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program, you must:
Direct local interest
Indigenous or community knowledge
Relevant information for review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?
Review of licence application documents
Review of CNSC and proponent hearing documents
Participation in the Commission hearing
Written or oral interventions on the project
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility 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 Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal available?
The Participant Funding Program - Darlington Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program is available the province of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.