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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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Completeness and relevance of the application
- Eligibility of the proposed activities
- Funding available for the opportunity
- Added value of the information to the Commission
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the application form
- Open the project-specific participant funding application form.
- Review the opportunity details and deadline.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Fill in the required sections and explain how the proposal adds value.
- Attach supporting documents and, if needed, professional consent letters and CVs.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the signed form by email, fax, or mail to the PFP Administrator.
- Keep a copy for your records.
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
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.