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Participant Funding Program - Nuclear
Support for public participation in nuclear reviews
Latest source updateLast Update: July 13, 2026Latest change: The Participant Funding Program now shows a current open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal, along with updated guidance and decision pages for other funding cases.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Latest change: The Participant Funding Program now shows a current open opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal, along with updated guidance and decision pages for other funding cases.
Participant Funding Program updated with current opportunity and guide revisions
The Participant Funding Program page now presents a current open funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal, with an application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026 and a maximum amount of $200,000. It also now describes the application flow more fully, including the funding decision, contribution agreement, required reports, 45-business-day decision timing, and payment within 30 days after a valid final financial report. The supporting application guide was also revised in wording, while the program’s current decision pages now show updated funding outcomes, including a closed Wheeler River Phase 2 decision with approved funding of up to $545,639.94. The guidance on who can apply, eligible and ineligible expenses, and submission instructions is now presented more explicitly across the program pages.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
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.
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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
- 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
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
Program guide
Application form
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
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 16, 2026.
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