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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
Latest source updateLast Update: July 18, 2026Latest change: The Bruce Power participant funding opportunity is now closed, and the page no longer shows the application instructions, deadline text, or funding amount statement.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 18, 2026
Latest change: The Bruce Power participant funding opportunity is now closed, and the page no longer shows the application instructions, deadline text, or funding amount statement.
Bruce Power PFP opportunity closed
The Bruce Power participant funding page now says the opportunity is closed and that no funding applications were received. The page also no longer shows the application instructions, form link, mail submission address, deadline text, or the funding amount statement. On the main Participant Funding Program page, one closed opportunity was removed from the opportunities table and the past funding opportunities link was removed from the page body. The program guide content otherwise appears unchanged in the material reviewed.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
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.
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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
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Taking part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Documents Needed
- Signed PFP funding application form
- Completed consent form for PFP applicant – Third-party personal information
Official resources
Application form
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
Selection criteria
- Provision of new, distinctive and valuable information through informed and topic-specific interventions to the Commission
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
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
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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.
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 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?
Taking part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects
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