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Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project
Support for CNSC process participation
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The page now shows the general Participant Funding Program and a live opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility application, replacing the older Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor opportunity.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows the general Participant Funding Program and a live opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility application, replacing the older Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor opportunity.
Participant Funding Program updated
The page now presents the general Participant Funding Program instead of the earlier Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor opportunity, and it now lists an open funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The application instructions, eligibility summary, eligible and ineligible expense categories, and post-application process are now shown in a more general program format, including contribution agreements, final financial reports, and payment within 30 days of a valid final report. The supporting form also now appears as “Funding Application Form,” and the former specific contact phone number is no longer shown on the current program page, which directs inquiries to pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission offers participant funding to help eligible applicants take part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. It may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge, and administrative costs.
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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
- Varies by project
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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
- Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity
- Relevant Resumes, CVs and work experience documentation related to the professionals listed in the application
Official resources
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
- Applicants who represent an order of government other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Fees for legal analysis and advice
- 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 and construction costs
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance
- Fees for legal representation
Selection criteria
- Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals
- Proposed activities must be expected to bring value-added information to the CNSC
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.
- Funding is normally paid after receipt of the deliverable and the final financial report, as stated in the signed contribution agreement.
- An advance payment may be issued after approval of participant funding and receipt of a signed contribution agreement.
- The remainder of the funding or appropriate difference owing is paid after receipt of the deliverable and final financial report and the CNSC's determination that the submission brings added value to CNSC proceedings.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission offers participant funding to help eligible applicants take part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. It may cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge, and administrative costs.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project program, you must:
Direct, local interest in the project area
Indigenous traditional or community knowledge relevant to the project
Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted by the project, or information relevant to the project that helps inform the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project?
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project?
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 - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project available?
The Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project?
Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)