Any group that is non-profit and is not part fo the federal, provincial, or municipal government may apply for funding. Funding is not available to government agencies, political organizations, academic institutions, businesses or individuals. The Participant Funding Program is designed to help the public participate in the mediation and review of projects subject to environmental assessment review by a panel. Anyone interested in the review of a particular project, subject to mediation or environmental assessment review by a panel, may apply for funding. The work must relate directly to the environmental assessment of the project in question, and should give the panel or mediator new information not presented by the proponent or other participants.
Public participation is encouraged in the public review process.
However, funds are limited. Interested parties should therefore ensure that they obtain a copy of the application guide which is designed to help them prepare their applications.