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

Supports participation in nuclear regulatory reviews
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Last Update: May 5, 2026
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Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : May 23, 2022
  • Closing date : June 27, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Participant funding supports public and Indigenous participation in CNSC reviews of uranium and nuclear substance processing matters. Up to $50,000 is available for reviewing documents, preparing interventions, and submitting written comments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

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
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : May 23, 2022
  • Closing date : June 27, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
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

  • Review of CNSC staff reports and Commission member documents
  • Submission of written comments or interventions to the Commission
  • Oral presentations by Indigenous intervenors
  • Participation in related CNSC proceedings or meetings

Documents Needed

  • Completed PFP application form
  • Supporting documentation for organizational representatives, if applicable
  • CVs or work experience documents for hired professionals, if applicable
  • Signed consent letters from hired professionals, if applicable

Official resources

Official page

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Program guide

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Application form

Consent form for PFP applicant - Third-party personal information

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

Participant Funding Program Financial Report

PFP resources and templates

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous Nations and communities
  • Members of the public
  • Interested parties

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
  • People working for the project proponent
  • Representatives of governments other than Indigenous governments

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees
  • Travel and incidentals
  • Honoraria
  • Administrative costs
  • Other reasonable and necessary costs approved by the CNSC and FRC

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures
  • Construction costs
  • Lost income
  • Building renovations
  • Salaries and benefits
  • General operations and maintenance costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario
  • Bruce A and B Nuclear Generating Stations

Selection criteria

  • Completeness and relevance of the application
  • Eligibility of the proposed activities
  • Availability of funding for the project-specific opportunity
  • Value-added nature of the proposal

How to apply

  • Step 1: Find the funding opportunity
    • Review the CNSC funding opportunities page.
    • Open the project-specific notice and application form.
  • Step 2: Complete the application
    • Fill in the form sections and required explanations.
    • Attach supporting documents, if needed.
    • Sign and date the form.
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Send the completed form by email, fax, or mail to the PFP administrator.
    • Keep a copy for your records.

Processing and Agreement

  • The application is first reviewed by the PFP administrator for completeness.
  • An independent funding review committee evaluates the application and makes recommendations.
  • CNSC management makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants.
  • Successful applicants receive and must sign a contribution agreement before funding is released.
  • Recipients must complete the agreement objectives, submit a final financial report, and complete a recipient survey.

Additional information

  • The funding is intended to support participation in CNSC regulatory review processes.
  • Recipients may be asked to complete a recipient survey.
  • Successful applicants will receive a contribution agreement.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-415-2814

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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?

Participant funding supports public and Indigenous participation in CNSC reviews of uranium and nuclear substance processing matters. Up to $50,000 is available for reviewing documents, preparing interventions, and submitting written comments.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium and Nuclear Substance Processing Facilities 2021 Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was June 27, 2022.

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: Direct local interest in the project. Relevant Indigenous or community knowledge. Value-added information for the CNSC.

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

Review of CNSC staff reports and Commission member documents Submission of written comments or interventions to the Commission Oral presentations by Indigenous intervenors Participation in related CNSC proceedings or meetings

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 613-415-2814.

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.