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Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal
Participant funding for a licence renewal review
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 25, 2016
- Closing date : October 30, 2016
Location
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports participation in the review of Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal in Ontario. It can help cover document review, written comments, and participation in the public 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 : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : July 25, 2016
- Closing date : October 30, 2016
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
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
Activities funded
- Review of documentation related to the licence renewal
- Participation in the public Commission hearing
Official resources
Official page
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Members of the public
- Aboriginal groups
- Other stakeholders
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Representatives of governments other than Indigenous governments
Eligible expenses
- Review of CNSC staff and OPG Commission member documents
- Participation in the public Commission hearing
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Renovation costs
- Salaries, benefits, and general operations or maintenance
Eligible geographic areas
- Kincardine, Ontario
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the application form
- Find the project-specific funding notice.
- Open the participant funding application form for the project.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Follow the instructions provided in the form.
- Provide the required project and applicant details.
- Attach any supporting documents, if required.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Review, sign, and date the form before submission.
- Send it to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator.
- Keep a copy for your records.
Processing and Agreement
- Application received and confirmed by the PFP Administrator
- Independent Funding Review Committee reviews the application and makes recommendations
- CNSC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants
- Approved applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign
- Payments are issued after eligible deliverables and the final financial report are received
Additional information
- Applicants may be asked to complete a recipient survey.
- All documents must be in English or French, or include a translation.
- The program is delivered through a contribution agreement.
Contacts
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’s Participant Funding Program supports participation in the review of Ontario Power Generation’s Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal in Ontario. It can help cover document review, written comments, and participation in the public 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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 30, 2016.
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
Relevant Indigenous knowledge
Value-added information
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Ontario Power Generation's Western Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?
Review of documentation related to the licence renewal
Participation in the public Commission hearing
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 613-415-2814.
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.