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Participant Funding Program (PFP)
Funding for public participation in CNSC reviews
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
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.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form.
- Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, if applicable.
Official resources
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.
Selection criteria
- Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
How to apply
- Submit the participant funding application form by email to pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by mail to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, c/o Participant Funding Program Administrator, 280 Slater St, PO Box 1046 Stn B, Ottawa ON K1P 5S9.
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.
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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)?
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.
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)