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Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 - Ontario - Canada
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Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020

Support for public participation in CNSC reviews
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 18, 2026
Latest change: The Participant Funding Program page now shows a different active opportunity set, and the Western Waste Management Facility application period runs to June 16, 2026.
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Participant Funding Program opportunity updates
The Participant Funding Program page now shows only the Ontario Power Generation opportunity, after one open funding opportunity was removed. The Western Waste Management Facility application period also changed from March 25 to May 19, 2026 to March 25 to June 16, 2026. The page also added a feedback section and removed the legacy opportunities link. The Denison decision page shows only a minor link update with no substantive change to funding, dates, or applicant instructions.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals

See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous Nations and communities, and representative organizations involved in environmental assessment and licensing processes. It can fund meetings on topics of regulatory interest, participation in targeted studies or monitoring, and written comments to the Commission.
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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
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Environment
  • 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

  • Meetings with CNSC staff
  • Meetings on topics of regulatory interest
  • Participation in CNSC targeted studies or monitoring
  • Review of documentation and written comments to the Commission
  • Participation in Commission hearing processes

Documents Needed

  • Completed funding application form
  • Supporting documentation for organizational representation, if applicable
  • Resumes or CVs for listed professionals, if applicable

Official resources

Program guide

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Eligibility criteria

Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Supporting document

Name (Signature of professional)

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

PFP resources and templates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Indigenous Nations and communities
  • Not-for-profit corporations
  • Associations or groups with one person applying on their behalf

Who is not eligible

  • Unincorporated associations or groups of individuals without one person applying on their behalf
  • Applicants whose proposals do not bring value-added information

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees, including legal advice
  • Travel, accommodation, meals, and incidentals
  • Other reasonable costs such as hospitality, room rentals, and stationery

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Legal representation.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

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

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the application form
    • Fill in all sections of the Participant Funding Program application form.
  • Step 2: Attach supporting documents
    • Email or fax supporting documentation endorsing the applicant as a representative, if applicable.
    • Attach relevant resumes, CVs, and work experience documentation for listed professionals, if applicable.
  • Step 3: Submit by email
    • Email the completed form to pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca before the deadline.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator notifies the applicant within one business day of receiving the application and starts the review and approval process.
  • An independent funding review committee reviews the application and recommends whether funding should be approved, including the amount and any objectives the recipient must meet.
  • The PFP administrator notifies the applicant of the CNSC's final decision within 25 business days of the closing date for the application process.
  • The CNSC issues a contribution agreement to successful applicants.
  • Funding payments are issued once recipients have met the objectives in the contribution agreement and submitted the required deliverable and final financial report.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
  • Successful awards may be disclosed publicly by the CNSC.
  • Funding applicants must agree to the PFP terms before applying.

Contacts

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 Program

What is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous Nations and communities, and representative organizations involved in environmental assessment and licensing processes. It can fund meetings on topics of regulatory interest, participation in targeted studies or monitoring, and written comments to the Commission.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was June 16, 2026.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 program, you must: Direct local or Indigenous interest Value-added information for the Commission Individual, Indigenous group, or non-profit

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020?

Meetings with CNSC staff Meetings on topics of regulatory interest Participation in CNSC targeted studies or monitoring Review of documentation and written comments to the Commission Participation in Commission hearing processes

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020?

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) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 available?

The Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.

Is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 is a Grant and Funding