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Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal

Funding for participation in CNSC processes

Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ottawa, Pickering, Ontario
Who can apply
Individuals
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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.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ottawa, Pickering
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2017
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Participant funding opportunity updated

The participant funding opportunity was rewritten for a new Ontario Power Generation licence application, with new dates, funding limits, and application instructions.

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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.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
July 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Organizational representatives

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit organizations
  • Applicants with a direct commercial interest

Activities funded

  • Participation in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest, including meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities.

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.

Documents Needed

  • Signed and dated participant funding application form

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.

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

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-995-3061

Official sources

cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

Program guide

Eligibility criteriaFunding application processFunding award process

Application form

objectParticipant Funding Program Application Form

Supporting document

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement
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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.

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

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

Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal?

Participant Funding Program - Pickering Waste Management Facility Licence Renewal is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)