Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) – Collective Innovation Stream | Government of Canada

Only project-related expenses, which can be of cash and in-kind value, are eligible; these may include:

• market research costs;
• venue and equipment rental;
• technology costs (e.g., specialized software licensing, custom programming, etc.) during the project period;
• promotion and marketing costs;
• professional fees (e.g., contractors, etc.);
• training;
• registration fees (excludes registration fees of participants for the organization’s own events);
• paid internships;
• project-related travel expenses, which must not exceed the rates permitted for travel on government business;
• translation costs;
• project-related salary costs (must be less than 25% of total eligible project expenses);
• project-related overhead costs (e.g., mailings, courier, telephone long distance) limited to a maximum of 10% of the total recommended amount; and
• costs of an audited financial report for the project (for contributions of $250,000 and over, or when required by the Program).

In-kind contributions are considered real contributions to the cost of the proposed 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 expenses 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).

A salary paid to an individual working directly on the project is considered as a cash contribution.

Discounts from service providers or consultants are not considered as in-kind contributions.