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Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Support for CNSC participation
Latest source updateLast Update: June 27, 2026Latest change: The Point Lepreau participant funding notice was replaced by the general Participant Funding Program page, with new eligibility, application, funding, and 2026 opportunity details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 27, 2026
Latest change: The Point Lepreau participant funding notice was replaced by the general Participant Funding Program page, with new eligibility, application, funding, and 2026 opportunity details.
Participant Funding Program Updated
The Point Lepreau-specific participant funding notice was replaced by the general Participant Funding Program page. The new page now shows an open funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew its licence for the Western Waste Management Facility, with a maximum amount of $200,000 and an application period from March 25 to June 16, 2026. The eligibility rules, eligible expenses, application steps, and funding conditions were rewritten into program-wide guidance, and the contact details now point to the Participant Funding Program Administrator at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
June 16, 2026
Opened March 25, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Meetings with CNSC staff
- Studies
- Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Documents Needed
- Signed application form
Official resources
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
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.
Processing and Agreement
- 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
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 application deadline for this grant program was June 16, 2026.
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
Demonstrated direct local interest, relevant Indigenous knowledge, impacted rights, or relevant information
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal?
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects
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 cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca or by phone at 613-415-2814.
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.