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Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment

Support for participation in CNSC processes

Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

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Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals
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Overview

Participant Funding Program supports public participation in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Eligible applicants may use the funding for professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$150,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario, Saskatchewan
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2020
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Participant funding opportunity posted

The Participant Funding Program now lists an open opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ decommissioning licence renewal for Whiteshell Laboratories, with applications open from September 21 to November 20, 2026 and a maximum amount of $200,000.

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The Participant Funding Program page now lists an open opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ application to renew its decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories. The application period is September 21, 2026 to November 20, 2026, and the maximum amount listed is $200,000. The page also shifts from showing no open opportunities to showing this specific project as available for funding consideration.

Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
October 7, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals
  • Organizational representatives
  • Indigenous Nations and communities
  • Members of the public
  • Interested parties

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
  • Legal representation fees

Eligible geographic areas

  • Municipality of Kincardine
  • Port Hope, Ontario

Activities funded

  • Review of Commission member documents, technical or environmental monitoring reports, and licence applications
  • Travel to and/or participation in community meetings
  • Travel to and/or participation in Commission proceedings
  • Procurement of legal advice, but not legal representation
  • Meetings with CNSC staff, studies and other engagement activities related to specific projects on a case-by-case basis

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.
  • Review, sign and date the form before submitting it.
  • Submit the signed application as described in the guide to the CNSC’s PFP Administrator by email, fax or mail.

Documents Needed

  • Participant Funding Program application form
  • Supporting documentation endorsing the funding applicant as the representative of the association, organization or entity, if applicable

Selection criteria

  • Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Funding is allocated based on the merit of the proposals.
  • Applications must provide new, distinctive and valuable information through informed and topic-specific interventions to the Commission.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by a funding review committee, independent of the CNSC.
  • The committee makes recommendations on the allocation of funds.
  • 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 is made within 30 days of receipt of a valid final financial report.

Additional information

  • The funding is intended for topic-specific interventions to the Commission.
  • All submissions may be made available for download on the CNSC website.
  • Personal information can be submitted on a separate page to help keep it confidential.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-992-8469

Official sources

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

Participant Funding Program GuideRecipient terms and conditions

Application form

Funding Application FormFunding Application Form

Other relevant PDF

Revised Notice of Public Hearing and Participant Funding
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment Program

What is the Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment?

Participant Funding Program supports public participation in CNSC processes for specific projects or matters of regulatory interest. Eligible applicants may use the funding for professional fees, travel and incidentals, honoraria, and administrative costs.

How much funding can be received?

Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment program?

To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment program, you must: Direct, local interest in the project or relevant Indigenous/community knowledge Potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights may be impacted Relevant information must help inform the CNSC review

What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment?

Professional fees Travel and incidentals Honoraria for chiefs or elders, or holders of Indigenous traditional knowledge or community knowledge Administrative costs

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-992-8469.

Where is the Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment available?

The Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment program is available the province of Ontario, Saskatchewan.

Is the Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment is a Grant and Funding