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Source verified July 16, 2026
Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project
Funding to support participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 5, 2026Latest 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.View change
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.
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
Open continuously
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Participant Funding Program helps eligible applicants take part in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. Eligible expenses may include 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
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Community leaders
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
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documentation confirming representation, if applicable
- Resumes or CVs for professionals listed in the application
- Work experience documentation related to listed professionals
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizational representatives.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Those 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
Eligible geographic areas
- Treaty 8 territory
- Métis Nation-Saskatchewan Northern Region 2
Selection criteria
- Merit of the proposal
- Value-added information to the Commission
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 paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report.
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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 helps eligible applicants take part in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. Eligible expenses may include professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge, and administrative costs.
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:
Eligible applicants are individuals or organizational representatives who can demonstrate a direct, local interest in the project area.
Eligible applicants are individuals or organizational representatives who can demonstrate Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project.
Eligible applicants are individuals or organizational representatives who can demonstrate potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted by the project.
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I 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 - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project?
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 - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project available?
The Participant Funding Program - NexGen Energy Ltd. Rook I Project program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
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