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Participant Funding Program - Nuclear - Kincardine - Ontario - Canada
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Participant Funding Program - Nuclear

Support for public participation in nuclear reviews
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Latest source update
Last Update: October 13, 2026
Latest change: The funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal is now closed, and the page now shows approved participant funding and the recipients.
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Participant Funding for WWMF now closed
The Participant Funding page for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal now shows the opportunity as closed and funding approved. The page also now lists approved reimbursement and names the recipients on the page. The application deadline and submission instructions that were previously shown have been removed, so the page now functions as a results/status page rather than an open call for applications. Approved funding is listed for Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Paul Sedran, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility, and Northwatch.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals.

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Overview

The Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC regulatory reviews, with funding opportunities that vary by project. It helps cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, administrative costs, and participation in hearings, meetings, and document reviews.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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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
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Kincardine
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Other Education
  • Research
  • Social Services
  • Environment
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Local
  • Regional
  • Provincial
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Activities funded

  • Review of Commission member documents and technical or environmental monitoring reports.
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings and Commission proceedings.
  • Procurement of legal advice.
  • Review of licence applications.

Documents Needed

  • Completed funding application form.
  • Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, where applicable.

Official resources

Official page

Participant Funding Program decision –Denison’s Wheeler River Project - Phase 2

Program guide

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund Application Guide

Eligibility criteria

Funding application process

Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

PFP resources and templates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals.
  • Organizational representatives.
  • Indigenous groups.
  • Not-for-profit organizations.

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations.
  • Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project.
  • People who work for the project proponent.
  • Applicants representing another level of government other than an Indigenous government.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees, administrative costs, travel expenses including meals, accommodation and incidentals, and honoraria and ceremonial offerings.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures, construction costs, lost income, renovation of buildings, salaries and benefits, and general operations and maintenance costs.
  • Legal representation.

Selection criteria

  • Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.

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.
  • Review, sign and date the form, and keep a copy for your records.
  • Submit the signed application to the CNSC's PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail, as described in the guide.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator will notify you within one business day of the receipt of your application and initiate the review and approval process.
  • An independent Funding Review Committee, composed of a panel of external experts, will review your application and recommend whether your funding request should be approved, including the amount and any objectives you will have to meet.
  • The PFP administrator will notify you of the CNSC's final decision within 25 business days of the closing date for the application process.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement from the CNSC and must sign and return it.
  • Funding payments are issued after recipients meet the contribution agreement objectives, submit a final financial report, and complete a recipient survey.

Additional information

  • Participants with similar proposals are encouraged to work together when feasible.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Nuclear Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - Nuclear?

The Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC regulatory reviews, with funding opportunities that vary by project. It helps cover professional fees, travel and incidentals, administrative costs, and participation in hearings, meetings, and document reviews.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Nuclear program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Nuclear program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project Indigenous traditional or community knowledge relevant to the project Potential or established Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights that may be impacted by the project, or value-added information relevant to the CNSC's mission and specific to the project

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Nuclear?

Review of Commission member documents and technical or environmental monitoring reports. Travel to and/or participation in community meetings and Commission proceedings. Procurement of legal advice. Review of licence applications.

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Nuclear?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-947-6382.

Where is the Participant Funding Program - Nuclear available?

The Participant Funding Program - Nuclear program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding Program - Nuclear a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program - Nuclear is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - Nuclear?

Participant Funding Program - Nuclear is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)