Section 555.90  Evaluation and Selection Process

Upon completion of the Application procedure as described in Section 555.60, complete Applications will be evaluated by the Department's internal review committee.  The criteria used in determining whether an Application will be considered for a grant award includes, but is not limited to, the potential to increase overnight stays in Illinois and/or demonstrate the potential to develop international and/or domestic products or efforts as described in Section 555.40 of this Part.  The internal review committee shall forward all eligible Applications together with its recommendations to the Director for final determination.  During the final review process, the Director will determine whether an eligible Application is awarded a grant.