; or (ii) any other non-cash benefit; (B) rent; (C) utilities; (D) mortgage interest payments on existing mortgages as of February 15, 2020; (E) scheduled interest payments on other scheduled debt as of February 15, 2020; (F) costs related to personal protective equipment; (G) payments of principal on outstanding loans; (H) payments made to independent contractors, as reported on Form–1099 MISC; and (I) other ordinary and necessary business expenses, including— (i) settling existing debts owed to vendors; (ii) maintenance expenses; (iii) administrative costs; (iv) taxes; (v) operating leases; (vi) insurance; (vii) advertising, production transportation, and capital expenditures related to producing a theatrical production, concert, or comedy show; and (viii) any other capital expenditure or expense required under any State, local, or Federal law or guideline related to social distancing. (3) Prohibited expenses An eligible operator, promoter, producer, or talent representative may not use amounts received under a grant under this section— (A) to purchase real estate; (B) for payments of interest or principal on loans originated after February 15, 2020; (C) to invest or re-lend funds; (D) for contributions or expenditures to, or on behalf of, any political party, party committee, or candidate for elective office