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Participant Funding Program - Global First Power Micro Modular Reactor Project

Support for CNSC process participation

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

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • 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
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
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

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Participant Funding Program updated

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.

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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.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
July 9, 2026

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

Activities funded

  • Meetings with CNSC staff
  • Studies
  • Other engagement activities related to specific projects

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

  • 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

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

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

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382

Official sources

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

Recipient terms and conditions

Application form

Funding Application Form
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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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?

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

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