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

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Location
Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals or organizational representatives

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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

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Availability timeline

2022
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Review of Commission member documents (CMDs)
  • Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings
  • Travel to and/or participation in 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

Sources and recorded changes

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Participant Funding opportunity updated

The open Participant Funding opportunity now concerns Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning licence renewal, and the application period runs from September 21 to November 20, 2026.

The Participant Funding Program page now shows an open funding opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories, replacing the prior Ontario Power Generation Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal listing. The application period is now September 21 to November 20, 2026. The page date modified was also updated.

Official page

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

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Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

PFP resources and templates

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.

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 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?

Professional fees Travel and incidentals Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge Administrative costs

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)