Canada Service Corps – Service Placements Regional Stream:

Eligible costs include:

• overhead costs, normally up to 10%, including costs related to central administrative functions of the recipient organization that are drawn upon to support agreement activities (such as shared postage, telephones, information technology maintenance, and head office support)
• data collection and reporting (including tools such as software programs, outside of administrative costs, that are used to collect data)
• costs of materials and supplies
• wages and mandatory employment-related costs (MERCs)
• training and professional development costs for project staff
• honoraria (program participants aren’t eligible)
• printing and communication costs
• professional fees, such as consultant, technical expertise, or facilitation
• domestic travel costs, not exceeding rates and allowances in the National Joint Council travel directives
• participant costs and supports such as:
  • living expenses
  • equipment or services that enable virtual service opportunities
  • mentorship
  • dependent care
  • transportation
  • accommodation
  • meals
  • mental health supports
  • career development supports
  • specialized services or referrals to appropriate resources
  • arrangements or equipment for persons with disabilities
• recognition or completion certificates and other non-financial incentives to encourage youth to participate and successfully complete their service placements