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Participant Funding Program (PFP)

Funding for public participation in CNSC reviews

Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals.
See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations taking part in regulatory reviews, environmental assessments, and licensing processes. It helps participants provide value-added information through informed interventions in Commission proceedings, meetings on topics of regulatory interest, and targeted studies or monitoring.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

Participant funding amount updated

The funding table now shows a reduced award amount for the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility.

See more

The funding table on the Participant Funding for Regulatory Oversight Reports page now shows the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility at $10,000 instead of $20,000. The page’s total funding amount may also be affected by this change.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
September 20, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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

Who is not eligible

  • Unincorporated associations or groups of individuals, unless one individual applies on behalf of the association.

Eligible expenses

  • Hiring professional services.
  • Travel.
  • Administrative costs.
  • Other costs.

Activities funded

  • Participation in CNSC regulatory review processes for major nuclear facilities, including licence renewals, new project applications, environmental assessments and regulatory oversight reports.
  • Reviews of regulatory documents, policies, discussion papers and other topics of regulatory interest.
  • PFP support for CNSC meetings on topics of regulatory interest.
  • PFP support for participation in CNSC targeted studies or monitoring.

How to apply

  • Access the PFP funding opportunities to learn more about the project description and access the project-specific application form.
  • Complete the PFP application form using the detailed instructions in the form and the PFP Guide.
  • Submit the form to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail.

Documents Needed

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

Selection criteria

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

Processing and Agreement

  • A funding review committee, independent of the CNSC, reviews all applications and makes recommendations on the allocation of funds.
  • The CNSC considers the committee’s recommendations and approves the funding.
  • A contribution agreement is sent to each successful funding applicant, and the recipient must sign and return it to receive the approved funding.
  • The contribution agreement is legally binding and sets out the required deliverable and the maximum amount of funding approved.
  • The final financial report must be submitted no later than 30 calendar days after the due date of the final objective(s).

Additional information

  • This page announces a funding decision for a specific applicant.
  • The CNSC refers applicants to the PFP guide for eligibility and funding criteria.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-415-2814

Official sources

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

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Application form

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Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution AgreementPFP resources and templates
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program (PFP) Program

What is the Participant Funding Program (PFP)?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations taking part in regulatory reviews, environmental assessments, and licensing processes. It helps participants provide value-added information through informed interventions in Commission proceedings, meetings on topics of regulatory interest, and targeted studies or monitoring.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project, such as living or owning property near the project area. Indigenous traditional knowledge, local community insight, or interests in potential impacts on treaty lands, settlement lands or traditional territories. A plan to provide value-added information relevant to the CNSC mandate and the specific matter before the Commission.

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program (PFP)?

Hiring professional services. Travel. Administrative costs. Other costs.

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program (PFP)?

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 (PFP) available?

The Participant Funding Program (PFP) program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program (PFP) is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program (PFP)?

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