International Single Sport Events (ISSE) — Hosting Program | Canadian Heritage

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

• operating costs (e.g. competition/venue expenses, promotion and communication);
• travel expenses (e.g. travel, accommodation, per diem), which must not exceed the rates permitted for employees required to travel on government business. Although trip cancellation insurance may normally be claimed, other personal accident or medical insurance costs are not allowable;
• administration expenses, which may be reimbursed up to a maximum of 15% of the funding request. Only reasonable administrative costs required to complete project objectives are eligible for funding under this category. Administration expenses may include salaries, benefits and professional fees for general administration (excluding project management), bank charges and utilities; and
• The purchase of eligible carbon offset credits from a vendor which has received third party verification and adhere to internationally agreed standards including: Gold Standard, VER+, VERRA (formerly VCS, Verified Carbon Standard), B.C. Offset System for any travel-related activities.