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Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal
Funding for participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 14, 2026Latest change: The participant funding opportunity was rewritten for a new Ontario Power Generation licence application, with new dates, funding limits, and application instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 14, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding opportunity was rewritten for a new Ontario Power Generation licence application, with new dates, funding limits, and application instructions.
Participant funding opportunity updated
The participant funding page now shows a different Ontario Power Generation opportunity: funding for the Western Waste Management Facility licence renewal, with an application period of March 25 to June 16, 2026 and a maximum amount of $200,000. The applicant criteria, ineligible applicants, eligible expenses, and how to apply were substantially rewritten, and the funding purpose now focuses on supporting meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects. The application form, guide, and supporting resources were also reorganized, while the contact email remains pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
Ottawa, Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants who take part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Funding may support meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to those projects, and recipients must submit required reports for reimbursement.
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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
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa, Pickering
- 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
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest, including meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities.
Documents Needed
- Signed and dated 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
Selection criteria
- Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.
- Proposed activities must be expected to bring value-added information to the CNSC.
How to apply
- Access the project-specific PFP application form through the PFP funding opportunities page.
- Complete the PFP application form using the detailed instructions provided for the project.
- Review, sign and date the form, then submit it to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants receive a funding decision and approved recipients must sign a contribution agreement.
- The CNSC may issue an advance payment after approval and receipt of the signed contribution agreement.
- The remaining funding is paid after the deliverable, final financial report, and CNSC determination that the submission brings added value.
- The CNSC may reduce or terminate participant funding with 30 days' written notice if the proponent's project is withdrawn or terminated, or at the CNSC's discretion.
Additional information
- The PFP Guide, sample application form, sample contribution agreement, recipient terms and conditions, and Final Financial Report template are available as resources and templates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible applicants who take part in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Funding may support meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to those projects, and recipients must submit required reports for reimbursement.
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 - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program, you must:
Direct, local interest in the project area
Relevant Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge
Information that helps inform the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?
Participation in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest, including meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?
You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-995-3061.
Where is the Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal available?
The Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal is a Grant and Funding