Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
Section 144-1-7 - Grant Levels7.1. There is hereby established a large grants program to be administered by the Commission. Awards under this program shall be considered by the Commission and the total project cost will be at least $20,000.00 and the applicant's and partner's combined share of the project cost is at least $10,000.00. The applicant and partner(s) must provide a minimum of 50 percent of the total project cost. Total grants awarded under this program shall be used by the applicant solely for advertising purposes. Large grant awards shall require the approval of the Commission. Grants must be received by established deadlines.7.2. There is hereby established a small grants program to be administered by the Division. Awards V under this program shall not exceed $7,500 per applicant and no applicant shall receive more than one grant per fiscal year. The applicant and partner(s) must provide a minimum of 25 percent of the total project cost. Total grants awarded under this program in any fiscal year shall be used by the applicant solely for advertising purposes. Small grant awards shall require the approval of the director of the Division. Grant applications must be received by established deadlines. No applicant who has received a grant larger than $7,500 in any fiscal year may apply for a small grant under this section during the same fiscal year.7.3. There is hereby established a Fairs and Festivals grants program to be administered by the Division. Awards under this program shall be limited to Fairs and Festivals, and grants shall not exceed $5,000 per applicant per year. The applicant must provide a minimum of 50 percent of the total project cost, but the requirements of subsection 5.5 of these rules shall not apply to the Fairs and Festivals grants program. Total grants awarded under this program shall be used by the applicant solely for advertising purposes. Fairs and Festivals grant awards shall require the approval of the Director of the Division. Grant applicants must be received by established deadlines.