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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
Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, 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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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
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
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects on a case-by-case basis
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- 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
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.
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?
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?
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects on a case-by-case basis
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.
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 Grant and Funding