Closed
Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project
Support for public participation in a nuclear project review
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 10, 2025
- Closing date : May 9, 2025
Location
Saskatchewan
Overview
This program offered up to $250,000 to support public participation in the review of NexGen’s Rook 1 Project. It covered document review and participation in a future 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
- Review of the environmental assessment and licence application documents
- Participation in a future Commission hearing process
- Written or oral interventions providing new and useful information
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documentation for representative authority, if applicable
- Consent letter and CV or work experience documents for hired professionals, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Interested parties
- Not-for-profit organizations
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
- Northern Saskatchewan
- Athabasca Basin
- Southwestern portion of the Athabasca Basin
- Patterson Lake peninsula
- Area north of La Loche, Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the PFP Administrator and then by an independent Funding Review Committee.
- The committee makes recommendations, and CNSC management makes the final funding decision.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to review, sign, and return.
- Funding is released after agreement objectives are met and the final financial report is submitted.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by email or mail.
Additional information
- This opportunity is now closed.
- It is part of the CNSC Participant Funding Program.
- Successful applicants must sign 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 offered up to $250,000 to support public participation in the review of NexGen’s Rook 1 Project. It covered document review and participation in a future 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:
Direct local interest or relevant knowledge
Individuals, Indigenous groups, or nonprofits
Must provide value-added information
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - NexGen's Rook 1 Project?
Review of the environmental assessment and licence application documents
Participation in a future Commission hearing process
Written or oral interventions providing new 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.