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Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision - Ontario - Canada
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Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision

Support for CNSC regulatory participation
Latest source update
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Latest change: The Darlington Participant Funding Program page now shows a new 2025 funding opportunity, updated recipient terms, and a funding application form.
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Darlington PFP page updated
The page now includes a 2025 participant funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station licence amendment application, with up to $30,000 in funding and a hearing planned for spring 2025. It also adds a recipient terms and conditions section, a closed status notice, updated contact information, and a funding application form with submission instructions and required applicant information. The earlier page content focused on the 2021 decision, including a total of $30,000 announced on May 3, 2021 and approved reimbursement of up to $20,600 across five recipients. The updated page now shows the newer funding opportunity details, recipient allocation table for four organizations, and the PFP guide and related links in their current form.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Archived
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations.

See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participating in CNSC regulatory review processes. It helps fund environmental assessments, licensing reviews, Commission proceedings and topic-specific interventions that provide value-added information.
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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

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
  • Research
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Community leaders
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Participation in environmental assessments
  • Licensing reviews
  • Commission proceedings and topic-specific interventions

Official resources

Program guide

Participant Funding Program Guide

Participant Funding Program Guide

Recipient terms and conditions

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

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals, Indigenous groups, and 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

  • Review of CNSC staff and OPG Commission member documents.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures and construction costs
  • Lost income and building renovations
  • Salaries, benefits, and general operations and maintenance
  • Legal representation

Eligible geographic areas

  • Clarington, Ontario

Selection criteria

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

How to apply

  • Access the PFP funding application form.
  • Complete the PFP funding application form.
  • Submit the completed PFP funding application form.

Processing and Agreement

  • An independent funding review committee reviews applications and makes recommendations on refusal or approval, as well as the amounts and objectives.
  • A contribution agreement is sent to each successful funding applicant and must be signed and returned.
  • To receive approved funding, the recipient must fulfill all the conditions of the contribution agreement.
  • If circumstances change, amended terms must be written into an amended contribution agreement and signed by both parties, or confirmed by letter or email, within reasonable timelines that do not cause delays in the project.
  • The CNSC may reduce or terminate participant funding with 30 days written notice in response to the withdrawal or termination of the project, or at the CNSC’s discretion.

Additional information

  • The completed and signed PFP application form, the PFP general terms and conditions, the PFP Guide, the contribution agreement and the CNSC confirmation email or letter form the entire contribution agreement.
  • The CNSC may publish the recipient’s name, the contribution amount and the type of activities funded.
  • Information provided to the CNSC in the context of the project may become part of the public record and may be included in the record of Proceedings.

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision Program

What is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participating in CNSC regulatory review processes. It helps fund environmental assessments, licensing reviews, Commission proceedings and topic-specific interventions that provide value-added information.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision program, you must: Proposed activities must bring value-added information to the CNSC. The information must be new, distinctive and relevant. The information must help better understand a project’s anticipated effects.

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision?

Participation in environmental assessments Licensing reviews Commission proceedings and topic-specific interventions

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision?

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 (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision available?

The Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision?

Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Darlington NGS Mo-99 Decision is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)