(1) To qualify for funding from the hotel-motel tax fund, projects must demonstrate compliance with state statutes governing the use of hotel-motel tax funds and project proponents must also satisfy such additional requirements as are imposed pursuant to this chapter.

(2) The program is open to applications from any public or private entity, not otherwise disqualified, with the demonstrated capacity to accomplish the proposed project. Special conditions may be imposed upon proponents located in municipalities which have imposed their own hotel-motel taxes.

(3) At a minimum, any project application developed pursuant to this chapter shall address the following areas: eligibility, scope of work, timeline, endorsements, budget, matching share, availability, proof of non-profit status, cooperative commitments, reimbursements, contract monitoring and reporting, and a contact person.

(4) The process by which successful applications are selected shall include: