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Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020
Support for CNSC public participation
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 18, 2026Latest 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.View change
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.
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
Closed
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program supports individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC environmental assessment and licensing processes. It helps participants contribute value-added information through informed interventions related to project reviews, Commission proceedings and other engagement activities.
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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
- Review of Commission member documents (CMDs)
- Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
- Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
- Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
- Review of licence applications
Documents Needed
- Completed funding application form
- Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, if applicable
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals or organizational representatives
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
- One individual may apply on behalf of an unincorporated association or group of individuals
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People who work for the project proponent
- Applicants representing another level of government other than an Indigenous government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
- Administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures, construction costs, and renovation of buildings
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance costs
- Legal representation
Selection criteria
- Participant funding will only be provided to funding applicants whose proposed activities are expected to bring value-added information to the CNSC
- Available funding will be distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals
How to apply
- Consult the PFP funding opportunities page to access the project-specific application form
- Complete the project-specific application form using the instructions provided in the form and the PFP Guide
- Review, sign and date the form, keep a copy for your records, and submit it to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail
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.
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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 groups and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC environmental assessment and licensing processes. It helps participants contribute value-added information through informed interventions related to project reviews, Commission proceedings and other engagement activities.
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 interest in the project
Indigenous traditional knowledge, community knowledge, or Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights relevant to the project
Value-added information relevant to the CNSC's mission and specific to the project
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020?
Review of Commission member documents (CMDs)
Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
Travel to and/or participation in community meetings or Commission proceedings
Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
Review of licence applications
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020?
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report 2020 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)