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Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review
Supports participation in CNSC review processes
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
Participant Funding Program decision – Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2023 supports participation in the CNSC review process. It funds review of reports and related documents, as well as written or oral interventions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of CNSC reports and related project documents
- Participation in written or oral interventions
Documents Needed
- Project-specific application form
- Supporting documents for the organization, if applicable
- Professional consent letter, if hiring experts
- Professional CVs or work experience documents, if applicable
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Organizational representatives
- Indigenous nations and communities
- Members of the public
- Stakeholders
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- Project proponents and their staff
- Representatives of governments other than Indigenous governments
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including technical or legal advice
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria
- Administrative costs and other justified costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures and construction costs
- Lost income
- Building renovations
- Salaries, benefits, and general operations or maintenance
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application.
- Eligibility of the proposed activities.
- Fit with the available funding for the opportunity.
How to apply
- Step 1: Find the relevant opportunity
- Review the project notice and application deadline.
- Access the project-specific application form and guidance.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in the required sections of the form.
- Attach supporting documents, if needed.
- Sign and date the application.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed form to the PFP administrator by email, fax, or mail.
- Keep a copy for your records.
- Step 4: After submission
- Wait for the decision and, if approved, review and sign the contribution agreement.
- Complete the required activities and final reporting.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by the PFP administrator for completeness.
- An independent funding review committee assesses applications and makes recommendations.
- The CNSC makes the final approval decision and notifies applicants.
- Approved applicants receive and must sign a contribution agreement before funding is released.
- Recipients must complete the required intervention and submit a final financial report.
Additional information
- The program is managed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
- Recipients may need to sign a contribution agreement.
- Approved funding is reimbursed after required deliverables and final reporting.
- Some opportunities are archived or time-limited.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review Program
What is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review?
Participant Funding Program decision – Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2023 supports participation in the CNSC review process. It funds review of reports and related documents, as well as written or oral interventions.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review program, you must:
Direct local interest
Project-relevant knowledge
Value-added information
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review?
Review of CNSC reports and related project documents
Participation in written or oral interventions
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review?
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) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review available?
The Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review program is available the province of Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan.
Is the Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review is a Other Support