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Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project

CNSC participation support for regulatory processes

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

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program offers support to individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations. It helps them participate in CNSC regulatory processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest, including environmental assessments, licensing reviews, and Commission proceedings.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Participant Funding Program update

The Western Waste Management Facility opportunity now shows an application period ending June 16, 2026, and the recipient terms and conditions are newly visible with advance-payment and termination provisions.

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The Participant Funding Program now shows the Ontario Power Generation Western Waste Management Facility opportunity with an application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026, instead of ending May 19, 2026. This is a timeline change tied to the funding opportunity listing. A Recipient terms and conditions section is now visible, including the program’s payment rules: advance payments may not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the approved maximum amount, and CNSC may reduce or terminate participant funding with 30 days’ written notice in response to project withdrawal or at its discretion.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
June 30, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Indigenous groups
  • Not-for-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

  • Professional services
  • Travel
  • Administrative costs
  • Other costs as defined and approved by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and an independent funding review committee

Activities funded

  • Participation in CNSC regulatory review processes
  • Environmental assessments and licensing reviews
  • Commission proceedings
  • Matters of significant interest to the public and/or Indigenous peoples

How to apply

  • Access the applicable project-specific participant funding application form from the CNSC Participant Funding Program opportunities page.
  • Complete the participant funding application form and follow the instructions for all nine sections.
  • Ensure the form meets the criteria set out in the Participant Funding Program Guide before it is reviewed by the funding review committee.
  • Submit the form to the Participant Funding Program Administrator by email, fax, or mail, and keep a copy for your records.

Documents Needed

  • Participant funding application form

Processing and Agreement

  • The Participant Funding Program Administrator sends a confirmation of receipt within one business day.
  • An independent funding review committee of external experts reviews the application and recommends approval or refusal, including the amount and any objectives to be met.
  • The CNSC sends its final decision within 25 business days of the application closing date.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
  • Funding payments are issued after recipients have met the contribution agreement objectives, submitted the final financial report, and completed the recipient survey.

Additional information

  • Funding opportunities are announced on a case-by-case basis on the CNSC website.
  • In limited cases, funding may also be available for reviews of regulatory documents, policies, discussion papers, and other topics of regulatory interest to the Commission.
  • Successful recipients’ names and awarded funding are posted on the PFP section of the website, and awards greater than $25,000 are also posted in proactive disclosure.

Contacts

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

Official sources

Participant Funding Program decision - Nex Gen’s Rook 1 Project

Program guide

BWXT Medical Ltd.Eligibility criteriaFunding application process

Application form

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Supporting document

PFP resources and templatesWritten submission from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Other relevant PDF

Revised Notice of Public HearingRevised Notice of Public Hearing
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program offers support to individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations. It helps them participate in CNSC regulatory processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest, including environmental assessments, licensing reviews, and Commission proceedings.

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project?

Professional services Travel Administrative costs Other costs as defined and approved by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and an independent funding review committee

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.

Is the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project?

Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)