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Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019
Support for participation in CNSC processes
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The funding page now shows general program guidance and a current opportunity instead of the 2019 uranium mines and mills notice.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The funding page now shows general program guidance and a current opportunity instead of the 2019 uranium mines and mills notice.
Participant Funding page updated
The source page for Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 has been replaced by a general Participant Funding Program page. The new page shows program-wide eligibility, application steps, eligible expenses, and contact information, and it lists a current open 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 of March 25 to June 16, 2026. The earlier opportunity-specific notice for the uranium mines and mills report, including the August 7, 2020 application deadline, the December 8 to 10, 2020 public meeting timing, and the $35,000 funding envelope, is no longer shown on the main opportunity page.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
August 7, 2020
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals or organizational representatives to participate in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Current funding opportunities may support 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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
- 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
- Applicants 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
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Quality of the information provided to the Commission.
- Relevance to the report and regulatory performance in 2019.
- Value of the intervention to CNSC proceedings.
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
- Applicants are 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
- 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
- Applications must clearly show added value to CNSC proceedings.
- The funded submission must provide new, distinctive and valuable information.
- Funding for travel to the Commission meeting is not covered.
- The recipient name, contribution amount, and funded activities may be published.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 Program
What is the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals or organizational representatives to participate in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Current funding opportunities may support meetings with CNSC staff, studies, and other engagement activities related to specific projects.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 program, you must:
Direct, local interest in the project area
Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project, or potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights that may be impacted by the project
Information relevant to the project that helps inform the CNSC review
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019?
Participation in CNSC processes for a specific project or matter of regulatory interest
Meetings with CNSC staff
Studies
Other engagement activities related to specific projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019?
You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at cnsc.pfp.ccsn@canada.ca or by phone at 613-992-8469.
Where is the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 available?
The Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019?
Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report for Operating Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada: 2019 is funded by Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)