For a detailed list of eligible and ineligible expenses refer to the Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide.
Eligible Goods & Services
Grant funds must contribute toward the direct costs of the research program for which funds were awarded. Direct costs of goods and services are limited to:
- Maintenance and operating costs of equipment and research supplies, including extended warranties (not including furniture)
- Electronics
- Computer, tablets, iPads, cameras, modems, drop box charges and other emerging technology and hardware and/or specialized software required for research
- Cellular phones, iphones, smartphones, or other electronic devices when they are necessary for research purposes, and/or for personal safety reasons, with adequate justification of the research purpose
- Monthly plan fees for a basic plan for electronic devices, cell phones, etc. when being used for the research purposes, and/or for personal safety reasons only.
- Services
- Brokerage and customs fees
- Staff training
- Consulting services
- Developing and maintaining web-based information
- Translation costs
- Workshop or seminar
- Safety and waste disposal
- Specialized training
Ineligible Goods & Services
York provides for indirect or overhead costs. Indirect costs of goods and services are limited to:
- facilities
- basic utilities (such as voice mail)
- renovations
- office equipment (connection of lines, monthly connection or rental of telephone)
- administration fees
- insurance for equipment and vehicles