Business Innovation – Canada Periodical Fund

• venue and equipment rental;
• specialized software licensing during the project period;
• promotion and marketing costs;
• professional fees (e.g. contractors, etc.);
• training;
• paid internships;
• project-related travel expenses, which must not exceed the rates permitted for travel on government business;
• project-related salary costs (must be less than 25% of the total eligible project expenses); and
• project-related overhead costs (e.g. mailings, courier, telephone long distance) limited to a maximum of 10% of the total recommended amount.

In-kind contributions are considered real contributions to the cost of the project but are not reimbursable. Donated goods and services may be considered in-kind contributions if they:

• are essential to your project’s success;
• are eligible and would otherwise have to be purchased or paid for by you;
• can be measured at fair market value (i.e. in relation to similar goods and services); and
• are balanced by an equal revenue in your budget (i.e. total in-kind expenses equal total in-kind revenues).