Section 555.100  Allocation of Appropriations

Annual appropriations made by the General Assembly to the Department for the purpose of making grants under this Program may be used by the Department in any county in the State.

a)         The allocation of funds available for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and thereafter:

1)         27.5% shall be used for grants to the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau.

2)         27.5% shall be used for grants to the City of Chicago's Office of Tourism.

3)         Of the remaining 45%, not less than $1,000,000 shall be used for grants to certified local tourism and convention bureaus outside of Chicago.

b)         If sufficient local funds cannot be raised to match any grant issued under this Part, the appropriation may be allocated in whole or in part to any Applicants able to qualify for a grant or may be used by the Department to promote international tourism to the State of Illinois.