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Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021

Supports public participation in nuclear review

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

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals or organizational representatives
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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can fund participation in reviews, meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other project-related engagement activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Business Associations, Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples, Nonprofits / charities, Community leaders
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2023
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Whiteshell participant funding notice updated

The participant funding notice now clearly ties the opportunity to CNL’s Whiteshell licence-renewal hearing and adds grant-specific submission instructions and a form.

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The participant funding notice now states that the opportunity supports review of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories and participation in the Commission hearing. It also identifies the hearing as an 8-year renewal matter and adds grant-specific submission instructions, including the participant funding application form plus email and mail submission options. The notice continues to show the application window and maximum funding amount.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
October 2, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals or organizational representatives

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
  • People who work for the project proponent

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
  • Lost income
  • Salaries and benefits
  • General operations and maintenance

Activities funded

  • Review of Commission member documents
  • Review of technical or environmental monitoring reports
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings and Commission proceedings
  • Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
  • Review of licence applications

How to apply

  • Consult the PFP funding opportunities to learn more about the project description and access the project-specific application form
  • Complete the PFP application form and follow the instructions in the form and the Participant Funding Program Guide
  • Submit the signed application as described in the guide

Documents Needed

  • Signed PFP funding application form
  • Completed consent form for PFP applicant – Third-party personal information

Selection criteria

  • Provision of new, distinctive and valuable information through informed and topic-specific interventions to the Commission

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee, independent of the CNSC, which makes recommendations on the allocation of funds
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement
  • Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report
  • Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report

Contacts

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

Official sources

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

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Application form

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Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution AgreementPFP resources and templates
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 Program

What is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals and organizational representatives taking part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It can fund participation in reviews, meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other project-related engagement activities.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 program, you must: A direct, local interest in the project area Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted, or information that helps inform the CNSC review

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021?

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 for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021?

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 for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 available?

The Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021?

Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)