(a)

1. (1) One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) will be divided equally among the six (6) destination marketing areas (DMAs) as defined by the Tourism Division of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.
2. (2) If there is a shortage of qualified grant applications in a DMA, the funds can be distributed to other DMAs.

(b)

1. (1) Grants may be awarded in amounts up to five thousand dollars ($5,000), with no matching funds required.
2. (2) Proof of performance must be submitted within ninety (90) days following the event.

(c)

1. (1) Grants ranging from a minimum of five thousand one dollars ($5,001) to a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000):

   1. (A) Must use matching funds; and
   2. (B) Will be disbursed in two installments.
2. (2) An initial payment of five thousand dollars ($5,000) will be provided upfront.

3. (3)

   1. (A) The remaining balance, up to an additional five thousand dollars ($5,000), will be reimbursed upon submission of proof of performance demonstrating that at least two-thirds (2/3) of the grant amount above five thousand dollars ($5,000) was used for eligible advertising expenses.
   2. (B) Total reimbursement will not exceed the awarded grant amount.