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Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal

Support for CNSC participation

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

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Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
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Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 to individuals or organizational representatives who take part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. It supports meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$75,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • New Brunswick
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Research, Environment, Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
General public, Indigenous peoples, Community leaders
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

New Participant Funding opportunity posted

A new open Participant Funding opportunity is now listed for the Whiteshell Laboratories decommissioning-licence renewal project, with applications accepted from September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026.

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The Participant Funding Program page now lists an open opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories. The posting shows a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
October 4, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Organizational representatives

Who is not eligible

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

Activities funded

  • Meetings with CNSC staff
  • Studies
  • Other engagement activities related to specific projects

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 as described in the guide.

Documents Needed

  • Signed application form
  • Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity

Selection criteria

  • Available funding will be distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants will be informed of the outcome within 45 business days of the application closing date, or if there is no closing date, following receipt of a funding application.
  • 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.
  • Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.

Additional information

  • When a decision is posted, the project link is updated to a decision page.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382

Official sources

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity FundParticipant Funding Program GuideRecipient terms and conditions

Application form

Funding Application Form
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program offers up to $200,000 to individuals or organizational representatives who take part in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest. It supports meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal program, you must: Individuals or organizational representatives One or more of: a direct, local interest in the project area; Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project; potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted by the project; information that is relevant to the project and helps inform the CNSC review

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal?

Professional fees Travel and incidentals Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge Administrative costs

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal?

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 - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal available?

The Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal program is available the province of New Brunswick.