en - ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

The eligible expenditures identified in the following budget categories should be directly related to project activities. Indirect costs can be eligible on a prorated basis (i.e., accounting, information technology management). Eligible expenses include:

  • Personnel
    • Project staff salaries and wages
    • Employer’s contribution to statutory and extended employee group benefits plans (dental, medical, pension benefits, RRSPs) by virtue of the collective agreement or the letter of employment, combined with statutory benefits for each employee (must be offered to all employees and if benefits are above 20%, please provide a copy of the collective agreement or the letter of employment).
    • Contractor fees (trainers, consultants, nutritionists, translation services etc.)
  • Travel and Accommodation
    • Expenses for project activities such as private vehicle mileage, air, train, or bus fares, project-related meals, and accommodation costs are all eligible
    • Note: Kilometric rates, meals, and other travel related expenses must not exceed those allowed under the National Joint Council Travel Directive.
  • Materials and Supplies
    • Office supplies
    • Printing
    • Postage
  • Equipment
    • Office/Project equipment such as computers; equipment for children, adults with special needs, etc.
  • Rent
    • Actual rental costs incurred and substantiated by a rental/lease agreement
    • Cost incurred to rent space for off-site meetings, conferences, training (if space not available at project location)
  • Utilities (if not included in the rental agreement)
    • Telephone, electricity, heating, etc.
    • Property maintenance costs based on the square footage or other acceptable methods used for the project
  • Performance Measurement / Evaluation
    • Fees for a third-party evaluation, data collection and analysis