Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP):

Eligible costs are those that are approved and incurred by the Initial Recipient and the Ultimate Recipients which, in the opinion of DND, are reasonable and necessary to carry out the eligible Micro-net project activities. Eligible costs will be limited to the Initial and Ultimate Recipients’ actual, non-recurring, and incremental costs.

Eligible costs are direct costs, fully substantiated and approved in advance by DND, that are associated with the delivery of the approved proposal and that are required to achieve the expected results. The contribution agreement will stipulate the start and end date of eligible costs. Eligible costs are limited to the following categories:

• Stipends, salaries and benefits for students, research assistants and technical staff, reflecting the exact costs that are directly related to Micro-net project activities;
• Equipment acquisitions or rentals, not to exceed $5,000 per acquisition. Cost category not to exceed 20% of the total approved eligible costs.
• Professional, scientific, technical consultant services (provided by third parties not affiliated with the Micro-net);
• Laboratory analysis services;
• Materials and supplies;
• Publication, outreach and communication costs;
• Travel in accordance with the National Joint Council’s Travel Directive; and
• Administrative overhead costs – not to exceed 15% of the total approved eligible costs (before overhead)