Projects — Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program:

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

• rental of office space and equipment not normally used in your organization’s daily operations;
• promotion and communications costs:
• salaries, benefits and consultant fees directly related to the project;
• travel and accommodation within Canada, which must not exceed the rates permitted fortravel on government business;
• hospitality (only for meals and refreshments for participants of workshops/activities);
• insurance (recipients must ensure that any public events funded by the Program are covered by appropriate insurance);
• project evaluation;
• translation fees;
• audit when project funding is $250,000 and above;
• meetings, events and workshops (organization, logistics, venue).

The following types of activities are eligible, these may include:

• mentorships and internships;
• skills development initiatives;
• development of new learning materials, tools and training sessions;
• network and partnership development;
• leadership and volunteerism initiatives;
• knowledge sharing initiatives;
• meetings, events and workshops;
• development of new programs, policies and services responsive to diversity, or combatting racism and discrimination.