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Participant Funding Program - SRC SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor Licence Amendment - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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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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Latest source update
Last Update: October 7, 2026
Latest change: 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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Participant funding opportunity posted
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.
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ottawa, 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.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario, Saskatchewan
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

Availability timeline

2020
Periods: 1

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

Documents Needed

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

Official resources

Official page

Participant Funding Program

Program guide

Participant Funding Program Guide

Recipient terms and conditions

Application form

Funding Application Form

Funding Application Form

Other relevant PDF

Revised Notice of Public Hearing and Participant Funding

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

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.

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.

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
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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?

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

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