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Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review
Supports public participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 12, 2026Latest change: The grant content shifted from a 2024 uranium-site decision page to a broader Participant Funding Program page showing a new open opportunity from March 25 to June 16, 2026 with up to $200,000 available.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 12, 2026
Latest change: The grant content shifted from a 2024 uranium-site decision page to a broader Participant Funding Program page showing a new open opportunity from March 25 to June 16, 2026 with up to $200,000 available.
Participant Funding Program opportunity updated
The main content now presents a general Participant Funding Program page instead of the earlier 2024 decision page for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2023. The page now shows an open application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026, with up to $200,000 available for Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility. The update also adds clear on-page guidance for who can apply, ineligible applicants, eligible expenses, how to apply, and what happens after application, including the 45 business day decision target and payment within 30 days of a valid final financial report. The supporting resources page and terms-and-conditions page were also adjusted, with some template and survey resources removed and the application form title simplified to Funding Application Form.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
July 26, 2024
Opened June 24, 2024
Location
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Participant Funding Program helps eligible individuals or organizational representatives take part in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It supports participation in CNSC processes tied to those projects or matters and is designed to help applicants contribute relevant information during the review.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kincardine
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of Commission member documents and 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
- PFP support for CNSC meetings on topics of regulatory interest and participation in CNSC targeted studies or monitoring
Documents Needed
- Participant Funding Program application form
- Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, if applicable
- Relevant Resumes, CVs and work experience documentation related to the professionals listed in the application
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
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, including fees for legal analysis and advice
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
- Administrative costs
- Other costs considered by the CNSC’s Independent Funding Review Committee on a case-by-case basis
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures, construction costs, and renovation of buildings
- Lost income
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance costs
- Fees for legal representation
Selection criteria
- Available funding will be distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
How to apply
- Open the application form for the funding opportunity.
- Complete the form and follow the instructions in the form and the Participant Funding Program guide.
- Submit the signed application by email, mail, or fax.
Processing and Agreement
- The PFP administrator will notify you within one business day of receiving your application and initiate the review and approval process.
- Applications are reviewed by a Funding Review Committee.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Funding is paid after recipients meet the objectives in their contribution agreement and submit a final financial report, and payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.
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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?
The Participant Funding Program helps eligible individuals or organizational representatives take part in Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. It supports participation in CNSC processes tied to those projects or matters and is designed to help applicants contribute relevant information during the review.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 26, 2024.
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 in the project, such as living and/or owning property near the project area
Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) and/or community knowledge relevant to the project, or potential or established Aboriginal or treaty rights that may be impacted by the project
Information relevant to the project and the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program (PFP) - Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites Review?
Review of Commission member documents and 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
PFP support for CNSC meetings on topics of regulatory interest and participation in CNSC targeted studies or monitoring
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 613-947-6382.
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 Ontario.
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 Grant and Funding