Seniors Community Grant Program │ Government of Ontario

Eligible project costs that can be included as part of the grant funding request include, but are not limited to:

• Program expenses:
  • Material costs associated with the creation or presentation of workshops, seminars, training or instructional classes to educate and increase awareness.
  • Technology to support in-person and virtual program delivery. Costs can include software or hardware (e.g., tablets, video software, projectors, laptops).
  • Admission costs to cultural or learning events (but not annual membership fees).
  • Space and equipment rental.
  • Marketing and advertising (e.g., website or promotional materials development).
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., masks, gloves, sanitizer, etc.) and costs associated with sanitation and infection control.
  • Honorarium (a lump-sum payment for a service such as a speaking engagement to a person who is not an employee).
  • Costs for instructors, workshop facilitators, educators and trainers.
  • Transportation and travel expenses for employees, volunteers, and participants in Ontario only, including mileage, bus rentals, taxi fares, and public transit costs in accordance with the Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive ($0.41/km in Northern Ontario and $0.40/km in Southern Ontario).
  • Catering, meals, and refreshments according to Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive ($10 for breakfast, $12.50 for lunch, and $22.50 for dinner).
• Human Resources and Administrative Costs:
  • HR costs can include:
    • Wages: Existing or new staff or consultant time directly allocated to the project must be described in the project workplan and itemized in the budget.