(a)

1. (1) Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the Director of the Tourism Division of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism to include, but not be limited to employees of the Tourism Division of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.
2. (2) The committee will present recommendations to the director for final decision.

(b)

1. (1) Applications should be digitally submitted.

2. (2) All applications must be accompanied by:

   1. (A) The festival’s operational budget;
   2. (B) An itemized advertising plan;
   3. (C) A statement of the minutes or administrative order from the governing city or county board approving the grant request; and
   4. (D) A statement affirming the amount of funds held by or committed for the purchase of said advertising.