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Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal
Support for public participation in a licence renewal hearing
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 4, 2024
- Closing date : April 19, 2024
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides participant funding of up to $75,000 to support public participation in the CNSC hearing on the Whiteshell Laboratories licence renewal. It covers document review and topic-specific interventions related to the hearing.
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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 4, 2024
- Closing date : April 19, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Manitoba
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
- 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
- Review of licence application and related documents
- Review of Commission member and CNSC staff documents
- Participation in the public Commission hearing
- Topic-specific written or oral interventions
Documents Needed
- Participant funding application form
- Supporting documents requested in the form
- Consent letter for hired professionals, if applicable
- Résumé or work experience documentation for hired professionals, if applicable
- Signed application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals
- Indigenous groups and communities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Public stakeholders with a direct local interest
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations
- Applicants with a direct commercial interest in the project
- People working for the project proponent
- Representatives of another level of government, except Indigenous governments
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
- Legal representation
Eligible geographic areas
- Whiteshell Laboratories site, Pinawa, Manitoba
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- The CNSC first reviews the application for completeness and may request more information.
- An independent funding review committee assesses the application and makes recommendations.
- The CNSC makes the final funding decision and notifies applicants.
- Successful applicants receive a contribution agreement to sign before funding is issued.
- Recipients must meet the agreement objectives and submit a final financial report before payment.
Additional information
- Funding is awarded through a contribution agreement.
- Applicants may be asked to complete a recipient survey.
- Applications must be submitted before the deadline.
- Funding is limited and distributed among eligible applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal?
This program provides participant funding of up to $75,000 to support public participation in the CNSC hearing on the Whiteshell Laboratories licence renewal. It covers document review and topic-specific interventions related to the hearing.
How much funding can be received?
Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 19, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal program?
To be eligible for the Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal program, you must:
Individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profits
Relevant interest or value-added information
Related to the Whiteshell hearing
What expenses are eligible under Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal?
Review of licence application and related documents
Review of Commission member and CNSC staff documents
Participation in the public Commission hearing
Topic-specific written or oral interventions
Who can I contact for more information about the Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal?
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 - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal available?
The Participant Funding Program - Whiteshell Laboratories Licence Renewal program is available the province of Manitoba.