City of Binghamton COVID-19
Small Business Emergency Grant Program
Certification Form
1. I certify that I own/co-own the for-profit business entity that is the subject of this application.
2. I certify that all information contained in this application and all supporting documentation is true and
complete. I made no misrepresentation, nor did I omit any pertinent information. I fully understand that it is a
federal crime, punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both to knowingly make any false statements when applying
for federal assistance, as applicable under the provisions of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, et seq.
3. I certify that I am current with all federal, state, and city taxes owed prior to March 22, 2020.
4. I certify that any CDBG assistance received in 2020 shall be declared on my business’s 2020 federal and state
tax returns, as applicable and in accordance with IRS and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
regulations and guidance.
5. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, my business is in compliance with all federal and state laws and
legislation, including regulations dealing with equal employment opportunity.
6. I grant the City of Binghamton the right to independently verify any or all of the information herein, and
understand that the City may refuse to approve the application or may revoke a commitment made if there is any
material misrepresentation in the application, including attachments thereto.
7. I authorize disclosure of information submitted in connection with this application to any government
agency (federal, state, or local), quasi-governmental agency, and other third parties providing COVID-19
assistance, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
8. I certify that no more than one complete application for CDBG assistance shall be made by me as a business
owner in 2020, and no more than one complete application for CDBG assistance shall be made on behalf of the
business that is the subject of this application in 2020, unless this restriction is explicitly waived in writing by the
City.
9. I certify that I will complete brief business update reports at the end of each quarter for one year after
receipt of CDBG assistance.
10. I certify that neither I, nor my co-owners, nor my business are parties to litigation against the City.
11. I certify that to date, I have not received monies or award/approval from the Economic Injury Disaster
Loans (EIDL) or the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or other federal sate or local grant programs that are not
already listed on this application.
12. I certify that I am I am not a full-time student.
13. I certify that I received the attached Public Disclosure Notification.
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