What types of expenses related to the enhanced programming, activities and services are not eligible?
The following expenses are not funded: • Core administrative and overhead costs such as rent, telephone and communication lines/services, utilities, maintenance costs and any operational expenses related to an organization’s ongoing activities • Permanent staff salaries • Legal, audit or interest fees • Travel costs • Any costs incurred for festivals or events held outside Ontario • Budget deficits • Capital costs related to permanent structures (e.g., materials, labour, vehicles, land acquisition, purchase of equipment for project construction, etc.) • Refundable Goods and Services Tax or other refundable expenses (e.g., security deposits, etc.) • Motorized vehicles • Consulting or other services to support the development of a strategic or operational plan • Marketing costs.
