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Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project
Support for public participation in a permit renewal review
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 10, 2025
- Closing date : May 9, 2025
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $150,000 to support participation in Cameco’s Port Hope conversion facility permit renewal review. It helps applicants review documents and take part in the Commission hearing process.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 10, 2025
- Closing date : May 9, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reviewing application and hearing documents
- Participating in the Commission hearing
- Presenting new, distinct, and useful information
Documents Needed
- Completed funding application form
- Supporting documents, if requested
- Signed contribution agreement, if approved
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Other interested parties
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People who work for the project proponent
- Representatives of another level of government, other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including technical or legal advice
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria
- Administrative costs and other justified costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Building renovations
- Salaries, benefits, and general operations and maintenance
Eligible geographic areas
- Port Hope, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent financial review committee.
- The committee makes recommendations on funding allocation.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign and return.
- Funding is awarded according to the available amount and applicant proposals.
Additional information
- This opportunity is part of the CNSC Participant Funding Program.
- Applicants must accept the program terms before submitting.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project?
This program offers up to $150,000 to support participation in Cameco’s Port Hope conversion facility permit renewal review. It helps applicants review documents and take part in the Commission hearing process.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 9, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project program, you must:
Provides new, useful information
Open to public, Indigenous, interested parties
Program terms must be accepted
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project?
Reviewing application and hearing documents
Participating in the Commission hearing
Presenting new, distinct, and useful information
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 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's Rook 1 Project available?
The Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project program is available the province of Saskatchewan.