Section 28.02.03.100 - IDAHO REGIONAL TRAVEL AND CONVENTION GRANT PROGRAM01.Program Intent. The intent of this program is to provide grant funds to non-profit, incorporated organizations which have in place a viable travel or convention promotion program, or both, in their area of operation. Preference is given to programs with a primary focus of promoting overnight visitation in Idaho. Funds may be used for tourism marketing which has a positive economic impact to the state of Idaho including, but not limited to, the promotion of accommodations, recreational areas, events, conferences, food and beverage, tourism services, culture, attractions, and transportation.02.Eligible Applicants. Non-profit entities with a focus on tourism. Entities must provide proof of non-profit status including: State of Idaho Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation from the Secretary of State, or a letter of determination from the Internal Revenue Service, and Notice of Employer Identification Number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service.03.Review of Applications. The Idaho Travel Council will review applications in accordance with selection criteria specified in program guidelines.04.Matching Funds. This grant requires a cash match of twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the amount awarded, with further requirements specified in program guidelines.05.Distribution of Funds. The Department will reimburse funds to the grantee upon submission and review of complete documentation of funds expended.06.Eligible Expenses. a. Program intent. Eligible projects under the Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program must be consistent with the legislative declaration of policy in Title 67, Chapter 47, Idaho Code, and the program intent. Programs that are eligible for consideration must fall under the basic definition of travel or convention promotion.b. Administrative expense. The following administrative and overhead costs are allowable: i. Wages and benefits. Wages and benefits of one (1) designated grant administrator for time directly related to the task of grant administration. Other employee wages and benefits incurred in the execution of the grant program may be used as cash match with documentation.ii. Overhead. Reasonable, apportioned overhead costs of the grantee organization required to execute the grant program must be approved by the Idaho Travel Council. The Department will recommend preferred apportionment methods.07.Ineligible Expenses. Unless specified otherwise in the program guidelines, this grant program will not fund:a. The day-to-day, administrative expenses of organizations that have a travel or convention promotion element;b. Projects that have alternative funding sources (for example, regular Chamber of Commerce budgets) or that have been funded previously with the agency's own funds; orc. The promotion of local events; ord. No expenses related to grant writing, or grant application are eligible.08.Audit Requirement. Grantees who receive one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more in grant funds will have an audit performed by a Certified Public Accountant and submitted to the Department within sixty (60) days following the close of the grant cycle.Idaho Admin. Code r. 28.02.03.100