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Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023

Support for participation in CNSC review processes
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 23, 2026
Latest change: The participant funding opportunity is now closed, and the resources and templates page no longer lists the sample consent letter or sample recipient survey.
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Participant Funding Program closed and templates updated
The main Participant Funding Program page now shows the opportunity as closed; it was previously open from March 11 to April 19, 2024. The related resources and templates page also removed the sample consent letter and the sample recipient survey from the available supporting materials. No eligibility rules, funding terms, or contact details changed in the visible updates.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals

See full eligibility

Overview

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program helps individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participate in CNSC regulatory review processes for specific projects and matters of regulatory interest. It supports informed interventions, hearings or meetings, and review of Commission documents depending on the opportunity.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Law and Legal Services
  • 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 Commission member documents (CMDs) and technical or environmental monitoring reports
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings
  • Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings
  • Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
  • Review of licence applications

Documents Needed

  • Completed PFP application form
  • Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, if applicable
  • Completed consent form for third-party personal information, if applicable

Official resources

Program guide

Eligibility criteria

Funding application process

Participant Funding Program Guide

Application form

Funding Application Form

object

Supporting document

Funding award process

Name (Signature of professional)

Participant Funding Program Contribution Agreement

PFP resources and templates

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 who work for the project proponent
  • Representatives of other levels of government, except Indigenous governments

Eligible expenses

  • Professional fees
  • Travel and incidentals
  • Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) and/or community knowledge
  • Administrative costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Capital expenditures and construction costs
  • Lost income and renovation of buildings
  • Salaries and benefits, and general operations and maintenance costs
  • Legal representation

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Selection criteria

  • Available funding is distributed among successful applicants based on the merit of their proposals

How to apply

  • Consult the PFP funding opportunities to learn more about the project description and access the project-specific application form.
  • Each project-specific PFP application form provides detailed instructions on how to complete each of the nine application steps.
  • Review, sign and date the form, and keep a copy for your records.
  • Submit the form to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail.

Processing and Agreement

  • The PFP administrator notifies applicants within one business day of receiving the application and starts the review and approval process
  • An independent Funding Review Committee reviews the application and recommends whether it should be approved, including the amount and any objectives to meet
  • The PFP administrator notifies applicants of the final decision within 25 business days of the application closing date
  • Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement and must sign and return it
  • Funding is issued after recipients meet the contribution agreement objectives, submit a final financial report, and complete a recipient survey

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-947-6382

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023?

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Participant Funding Program helps individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations participate in CNSC regulatory review processes for specific projects and matters of regulatory interest. It supports informed interventions, hearings or meetings, and review of Commission documents depending on the opportunity.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge relevant to the project Potential or established Aboriginal and/or Treaty rights that may be impacted

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023?

Review of Commission member documents (CMDs) and technical or environmental monitoring reports Travel to and/or participation in community meetings Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation Review of licence applications

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-947-6382.

Where is the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 available?

The Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program - Regulatory Oversight Report on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada: 2023 is a Grant and Funding