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Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project - Canada
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Source verified July 26, 2026

Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project

Support for CNSC public hearing participation
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 5, 2026
Latest change: The IAAC project record now shows a March 5, 2026 update stating the CNSC issued the licence and the project was approved, with the licence validity extended to March 31, 2036.
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Project approved; licence term updated
The IAAC project record for NexGen Energy’s Rook I Project now shows a March 5, 2026 update stating that the CNSC issued the licence and the project was approved. The licence validity now runs to March 31, 2036, and a registry contact email is now listed for requests related to the summary record of decision.
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Any person may request to intervene in a public hearing before the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

See full eligibility

Overview

The Participant Funding Program of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission supports participation in public hearings on matters under review. It can cover professional fees, travel, meals, accommodation, incidental expenses, and other reasonable costs directly needed to carry out the planned activities.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Participation in a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission public hearing on the issue under review.

Documents Needed

  • Curriculum vitae and documents relating to the professional experience of the persons named in the application.
  • Supporting documents proving the applicant's representative status, if applicable.

Official resources

Official page

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

Notice of Hearing in Writing and Participant Funding

Notice of Public Hearing and Participant Funding

Notice of Public Hearing and Participant Funding

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Any person may request to intervene in a public hearing before the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
  • Applications from unincorporated organizations or groups of people must be submitted by an individual on their behalf.

Who is not eligible

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

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees, including analyses and legal advice, for professionals such as biologists, translators or environmental engineers.
  • Travel expenses, including transport, accommodation, meals and incidental expenses.
  • Other reasonable expenses directly needed to carry out the planned activities, such as hospitality, meeting room rental and meeting supplies.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Lawyer representation fees.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Treaty 8 territory
  • Métis Nation-Saskatchewan Northern Region 2

Selection criteria

  • Accepted applications are funded based on the intrinsic value of each proposal.

How to apply

  • Complete all sections of the funding application form.
  • If applicable, send supporting documents proving representative status with the completed form by email or fax to the PFP administrator.
  • Submit the completed form to cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca.

Processing and Agreement

  • A contribution agreement is sent to each successful applicant, and the applicant must sign and return it.
  • Beneficiaries must keep receipts for at least 3 years and provide them only if the CNSC requests them.
  • The parties must try to resolve disputes in good faith through another dispute-resolution mechanism.

Additional information

  • The CNSC may publish the beneficiary's name, the amount granted and the type of activity funded.

Contacts

cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca
613-415-2814

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project?

The Participant Funding Program of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission supports participation in public hearings on matters under review. It can cover professional fees, travel, meals, accommodation, incidental expenses, and other reasonable costs directly needed to carry out the planned activities.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project program, you must: Must meet at least one of the listed interest, knowledge, rights or value-added-information criteria. Proposed activities must provide new, distinct and useful information to the CNSC.

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project?

Participation in a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission public hearing on the issue under review.

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca or by phone at 613-415-2814.

Where is the Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project available?

The Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project program is available across Canada.

Is the Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project is a Grant and Funding