Projects component — Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program | Canadian Heritage

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

• Salaries, benefits;
• Consultant fees;
• Rental of office space and equipment not normally used in an organization’s daily operations;
• Publicity;
• Domestic travel and accommodation which must not exceed the rates permitted for travel on government business;
• Hospitality (only for meals and refreshments for the project’s participants);
• Liability insurance;
• Costs associated with organizing a conference or similar forum (ex. logistics and coordination costs not already listed);
• Evaluation and audit costs;
• Facility rental and set up costs;
• Fees and honoraria for performers and artists at events; and
• Administration/overhead costs (up to a maximum of 15% of total project funding before administration costs).

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 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).