Section 261.30.5. Eligible and ineligible use of grant funds.

       30.5(1) Eligible expenditures of grant funds. Expenses eligible for reimbursement under the program include:

        a.           Fees to be paid to a private consultant to purchase technical assistance. The consultant name, address, biography including references and past experience, and fee schedule must be included in the application.

        b.           Fees to be paid to a council of governments, not-for-profit organization, or higher educational institution, including public and private universities and colleges and merged area schools, to purchase technical assistance.

       30.5(2) Ineligible expenditures of grant funds. Expenses ineligible for reimbursement under the program include, but are not limited to, the following:

        a.           Operating capital or equipment.

        b.           The purchase of office equipment or office rental.

        c.           Meeting expenses (e.g., room rental).

        d.           Application preparation.

        e.           Administrative costs.

        f.            Purchase of land, buildings, or improvements.

        g.           Any proposal to duplicate the services of another program or organization.