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Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal
Funding for public participation in a licence renewal review
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 16, 2021
- Closing date : October 15, 2021
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Participant funding supports public participation in the Point Lepreau licence renewal review. Up to $100,000 is available for reviewing documents, preparing interventions, and participating in the Commission hearing process.
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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 : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : August 16, 2021
- Closing date : October 15, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
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
- Review of the licence renewal application and related documents
- Preparation and participation in topic-specific interventions to the Commission
- Participation in the public Commission hearing process
- Travel to the hearing or videoconference location, if applicable
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documents for organization representation, if applicable
- Professional CVs or work experience documents, if professionals are hired
- Signed consent letter from each hired professional
- Signed contribution agreement, if approved
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Stakeholders with direct local interest or relevant knowledge
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Organizations representing another level of government, except Indigenous governments
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including legal advice
- Travel, accommodation, meals, and incidentals
- Honoraria for Indigenous knowledge holders and similar participants
- Administrative costs and other justified costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Legal representation
- Capital expenditures and construction costs
- Lost income and salaries or benefits
- General operations and maintenance costs
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
- Point Lepreau area, approximately 40 km west of Saint John
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Consistency with the available funding amount for the project
- Merit of the proposal
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the funding notice and download the application form
- Read the project notice and related guidance.
- Obtain the participant funding application form for this opportunity.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in all required sections of the form.
- Attach supporting documents, if needed.
- Review, sign, and date the form.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the form to pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca.
- Or send it by mail to the CNSC Participant Funding Program Administrator in Ottawa.
- Or fax it to 613-995-5086.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is first reviewed for completeness.
- An independent funding review committee assesses applications and makes recommendations.
- The CNSC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants.
- Approved applicants must sign a contribution agreement before funding is paid.
- Recipients must complete the required deliverables and submit a final financial report before payment is released.
Additional information
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Receipts should be kept for at least three years.
- All documents must be in English or French, or include a translation.
- Applicants are notified of the decision by email or mail.
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?
Participant funding supports public participation in the Point Lepreau licence renewal review. Up to $100,000 is available for reviewing documents, preparing interventions, and participating in the Commission hearing process.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 15, 2021.
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:
Direct local interest or relevant knowledge
Value-added information for the Commission
Ability to sign the agreement
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station Licence Renewal?
Review of the licence renewal application and related documents
Preparation and participation in topic-specific interventions to the Commission
Participation in the public Commission hearing process
Travel to the hearing or videoconference location, if applicable
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 613-415-2814.
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.