Bill > LB560

This bill modifies the existing law regarding innovative tourism grants administered by the commission, adding a specific funding cap and clarifying grant guidelines. The bill maintains the commission's existing authority to provide marketing assistance grants to communities and organizations hosting national or international events that can attract out-of-state visitors and generate positive press for Nebraska. The key changes include explicitly stating that the commission can now award up to $500,000 in innovative tourism grants to any city or village per fiscal year, and making minor grammatical adjustments to the language describing the types of tourism-related activities eligible for grants. The grants can support marketing assistance, planning, basic support, and regional cooperation, but cannot be used for equipment or facility improvements. The bill retains the requirement that grant recipients must submit a final report within 90 days of event completion, detailing attendance, fund usage, and marketing impact. The technical review process remains unchanged, with a committee reviewing and scoring applications before forwarding recommendations to the commission for final approval.

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