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Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal
Funding for CNSC public participation
Latest source updateLast Update: October 2, 2026Latest change: The listed funding opportunity changed to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories licence renewal, and the application period is now September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 2, 2026
Latest change: The listed funding opportunity changed to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories licence renewal, and the application period is now September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026.
Participant Funding opportunity updated
The Participant Funding Program now lists Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories instead of Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal. The opportunity status is now open, with an application period of September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026 instead of March 25 to June 16, 2026.
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Outaouais, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Participant Funding Program supports public, Indigenous, and stakeholder participation in CNSC regulatory processes. It funds reviews of licensing, environmental assessment, and Commission hearing materials, as well as written comments and oral presentations where applicable.
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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 : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Outaouais
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Review of Commission member documents and technical or environmental monitoring reports
- Travel to and/or participation in community meetings
- Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings
- Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
- Review of licence applications
Documents Needed
- Participant Funding Program application form
- Signed consent letter for hired professionals, if applicable
- Documentation of professionals’ work experience, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Stakeholders
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Organizations representing another level of government, other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria
- Administrative costs
- Other reasonable costs approved case by case
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel to the Commission meeting, when excluded by the specific funding opportunity.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Available funding for the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidance
- Read the PFP guide and the project-specific notice.
- Check the application form, terms, and conditions.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Fill out the participant funding application form.
- Attach required supporting information and any consent documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application by email, mail, or fax, as specified in the funding opportunity.
- Submit it before the deadline.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- Applications are reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent funding review committee.
- The CNSC makes the funding decision after considering the committee’s recommendations.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign.
- Funding is paid after the required deliverable and final financial report are received.
Additional information
- The opportunity is now closed.
- A funding review committee reviewed the applications before approval.
- Recipients were notified of the decision and approved funding amounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal?
The Participant Funding Program supports public, Indigenous, and stakeholder participation in CNSC regulatory processes. It funds reviews of licensing, environmental assessment, and Commission hearing materials, as well as written comments and oral presentations where applicable.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal program, you must:
Individuals, Indigenous groups, or nonprofits
Value-added information for CNSC proceedings
Participation in regulatory processes
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal?
Review of Commission member documents and technical or environmental monitoring reports
Travel to and/or participation in community meetings
Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings
Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
Review of licence applications
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal?
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 - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal available?
The Participant Funding Program - Nordion (Canada) Inc. 2025 Licence Renewal program is available Outaouais, Ontario, Quebec.