Section 555.40  Eligible Use of Funds

a)         Projects and activities for which grant funds can be utilized by certified local tourism and convention bureaus in Chicago include, but are not limited to, the following:

1)         Eligible Projects include, but are not limited to, the following activities: brochures, advertising, web site development, familiarization tours, trade shows, sales missions, translation services, research, promotional items, technical assistance, and salaries associated with Eligible Projects.

2)         Ineligible Projects include, but are not limited to, the purchase of equipment, administrative expenses (salaries not associated with Eligible Projects, utilities, or rent), and the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

b)         Projects and activities for which grant funds can be utilized by certified local tourism and convention bureaus outside Chicago include, but are not limited to, the following:

1)         Eligible Projects include, but are not limited to, the following activities: brochures, advertising, web site development, familiarization tours, trade shows, sales missions, translation services, research, promotional items, technical assistance, and salaries associated with Eligible Projects.

2)         Ineligible Projects include, but are not limited to, the purchase of equipment, administrative expenses (salaries not associated with Eligible Projects, utilities, or rent), and the purchase of alcoholic beverages.