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Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016

Support for CNSC participation in regulatory processes

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Latest source update
Last Update: September 26, 2026
Latest change: The current participant funding opportunity has changed to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, with an open application window from September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026.
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Participant Funding opportunity updated
The listed funding opportunity changed from Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal. The application period also changed from March 25 to June 16, 2026 to September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026, and the new window is marked open. The maximum amount remains unchanged.
Funding available
$ 35,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals

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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program provides up to $200,000 to eligible individuals or organizational representatives to support participation in CNSC processes for specific projects. Eligible funding may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, administrative costs, meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 35,000 $

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ottawa
  • 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
  • Research
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2018
Periods: 1

Activities funded

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

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form for the funding opportunity

Official resources

Official page

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

Eligibility criteria

Funding award process

Notice of Participation at a Commission Meeting and Participant Funding (2017)

Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding application process

object

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

Supporting document

PFP resources and templates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Organizational representatives

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Applicants with a direct commercial interest
  • People who work for the project proponent

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees
  • Travel and incidentals
  • Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
  • Administrative costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures
  • Construction costs
  • Lost income
  • Salaries and benefits
  • General operations and maintenance

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

  • Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement
  • Applicants are informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or after receipt of the application if there is no closing date
  • Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report
  • Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 Program

What is the Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program provides up to $200,000 to eligible individuals or organizational representatives to support participation in CNSC processes for specific projects. Eligible funding may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, administrative costs, meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 program, you must: Individuals or organizational representatives Direct, local interest in the project area Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016?

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

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016?

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 for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 available?

The Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2016 is a Grant and Funding