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Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment
Funding for public participation in a nuclear hearing
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 7, 2022
- Closing date : May 6, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Offers participant funding for public participation in CNSC proceedings related to the Port Hope Project licence renewal and amendment. Up to $75,000 is available to support document review, travel, and topic-specific interventions.
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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 $
Timeline
- Open Date : March 7, 2022
- Closing date : May 6, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Review of Commission member documents and related materials
- Participation in the Commission hearing process
- Preparation and submission of topic-specific interventions
- Travel related to participation in the hearing
Documents Needed
- Completed participant funding application form
- Supporting documents for organizational representation, if applicable
- Professional CVs or work experience documents, if professionals are hired
- Signed consent letter for any hired professional
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous groups
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Applicants representing non-Indigenous levels of government
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Travel and incidentals
- Honoraria
- Administrative costs
- Other reasonable costs approved by the CNSC
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures
- Construction costs
- Lost income
- Building renovations
- Salaries and benefits
- General operations and maintenance costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Port Hope, Ontario
- Clarington, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The application is first checked by the PFP Administrator for completeness.
- An independent Funding Review Committee reviews the application and makes recommendations.
- The CNSC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants.
- Approved applicants receive a contribution agreement to review, sign, and return.
- Funding is released after the agreed objectives are met and the final financial report is submitted.
Additional information
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement.
- Funding is paid after objectives are met and a final financial report is submitted.
- A recipient survey must also be completed.
- Names and award amounts may be publicly disclosed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment?
Offers participant funding for public participation in CNSC proceedings related to the Port Hope Project licence renewal and amendment. Up to $75,000 is available to support document review, travel, and topic-specific interventions.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 6, 2022.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment program, you must:
Direct local interest in the project
Relevant Indigenous knowledge or treaty rights
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment?
Review of Commission member documents and related materials
Participation in the Commission hearing process
Preparation and submission of topic-specific interventions
Travel related to participation in the hearing
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment?
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 - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment available?
The Participant Funding Program - Port Hope Project Licence Renewal and Amendment program is available the province of Ontario.