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Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal - Kincardine - Ontario - Canada
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Source verified September 28, 2026

Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal

Public participation funding for licence renewal review
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Latest source update
Last Update: September 28, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal is now closed before the June 16, 2026 deadline, and funding has been approved for named recipients.
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Participant funding closed early
The participant funding opportunity on the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission page for Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility is now closed before the June 16, 2026 deadline, and the page now shows that funding has been approved. The application instructions, form link, and submission-by-email or mail options were removed, and the decision now lists approved funding for the following recipients: Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Paul Sedran, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility, and Northwatch.
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals or organizational representatives

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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission offers participant funding of up to $200,000 for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal review in Kincardine, Ontario. It supports Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and interested parties participating in the Commission hearing process.
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
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
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
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • 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: 2

Activities funded

  • Reviewing OPG’s application and associated documents
  • Participating in the Commission hearing process
  • Providing new, distinctive and valuable information through informed and topic-specific interventions to the Commission

Documents Needed

  • Participant funding application form

Official resources

Official page

2026 wwmf 01

Program guide

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd.

Eligibility criteria

Funding application process

Application form

Consent form for PFP applicant - Third-party personal information

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

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Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

PFP resources and templates

Other relevant PDF

Ontario Power Generation Inc. Pickering Waste Management Facility - CMD 24-H102

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals or organizational representatives

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Those with a direct commercial interest
  • People who work for the project proponent
  • Applicants that represent another level of government, other than an Indigenous government

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees
  • Travel and incidentals
  • Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
  • Administrative costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures
  • Construction costs and renovation of buildings
  • Lost income
  • Salaries and benefits
  • General operations and maintenance costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Selection criteria

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

How to apply

  • Identify PFP opportunities.
  • Review guidance.
  • Determine eligibility.
  • Complete the PFP application form.
  • Submit the PFP application form.

Processing and Agreement

  • A funding review committee, independent of the CNSC, will consider all applications for funding and make recommendations on the allocation of funds.
  • Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report.
  • Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission offers participant funding of up to $200,000 for Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal review in Kincardine, Ontario. It supports Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public, and interested parties participating in the Commission hearing process.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights may be impacted

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?

Reviewing OPG’s application and associated documents Participating in the Commission hearing process Providing new, distinctive and valuable information through informed and topic-specific interventions to the Commission

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?

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 - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal available?

The Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal is a Grant and Funding