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extension may not exceed 120 days, unless the Grantee can demonstrate extenuating circumstances as described in Section 14 of this Agreement. 14. Extension of the Grant Completion Deadline. An extension of the completion date must be requested at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the grant period and may not exceed 120 days, unless the Grantee can clearly demonstrate extenuating circumstances. An extenuating circumstance is one that is beyond the control of the Grantee, and one that prevents timely completion of the project such as a natural disaster, death or serious illness of the individual responsible for the completion of the project, litigation related to the project, or failure of the contractor or architect to provide the services for which they were contracted to provide. An extenuating circumstance does not include failure to read or understand the administrative requirements of a grant or failure to raise sufficient matching funds. Prior written approval is required for extensions. 15. Credit Line(s) to Acknowledge Grant Funding. All construction projects shall display a project identification sign in a prominent location at the Project site and shall maintain said sign while work is in progress. The sign must be a minimum of eight (8) square feet in area, be constructed of plywood or other durable matefial, and shall contain the following acknowledgment of grant assistance: a) "This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes). b) Any variation in the above specifications must receive prior approval in writing by the Division. The cost of preparation and erection of the project identification sign are allowable project costs. Routine maintenance costs of project signs are not allowable project costs. 16. Non - allowable Grant Expenditures. The Grantee agrees to expend all grant funds received under this agreement solely for the purposes for which they were authorized and appropriated. Expenditures shall be in compliance with the state guidelines for allowable project costs as outlined in the Department of Financial Services' Reference Guide for State Expenditures, which are incorporated by reference and are available online at httn : / /xNNvw.mNfloridacfo.com/aadir /reference guide /. In addition. the following are not allowed as grant or matching expenditures: a) General operating expenses (including but not limited to salaries, travel, personnel, office supplies, mortgage, rent, operating overhead, indirect costs, etc.). b) Costs incurred in writing or submitting this grant application. c) Costs for lobbying or attempting to influence federal, state or local legislation, the judicial branch, or any state agencv. d) Costs for planning, which include those for preliminary and schematic drawings, and design development documents necessary to carry out the project. e) Costs for bad debts, contingencies, fines and penalties, interest, and other financial costs. 0 Costs for travel, private entertainment, food, beverages, plaques, awards, or scholarships. g) Projects which are restricted to private or exclusive participation, including restriction of access to programs on the basis of sex, race, creed, national origin, disability, age, or marital status. h) Re- granting, contributions, and donations.