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Section 4: Certifications and Representations
The information in this application, including all attachments and certifications, are, to the best
of the knowledge of the undersigned, complete, current and accurate. The application presents
fairly the conditions of the eligibility of the undersigned. Proceeds of the award are intended to
solely support the operations and reopening expenses of the applicant business. Initial all the
following certifications that apply:
o The applicant business was adversely impacted as a direct result of the COVID-19
crisis.
o The applicant business had 25 or fewer employees as of the date of this application.
o The applicant business:
Was determined to be a non-essential business in accordance with
Governor’s Executive Order 20-12, or
Experienced a 50% or more reduction to sales as a result of the COVID-19
crisis.
o If the applicant has received federal financial funding relief through the CARES Act
of 2020 (e.g. SBA's PPP or EIDL program) or any subsequent federal act that provides
emergency business assistance as of the date of this application, that federal
support has been disclosed in the application.
o The applicant has not received funding from the Statewide Business and Cultural
Support Program as of the date of application.
o The applicant business is current on all federal, state and local taxes as of the date
of application.
o The applicant business is headquartered in and has primary operations in Oregon.
o The applicant business is currently registered with the Oregon Secretary of State to
do business in Oregon if such registration is required.
o The applicant business is compliant with all federal, state and local laws.
o The applicant business agrees to provide business, financial and ownership
information necessary to determine and verify eligibility.
o The applicant business will only use these proceeds to support business-related
expenses to maintain operations and/or reopen and that Oregon COVID-19
Emergency Business Grant Program proceeds will not be used for personal
purposes.
o Unless otherwise directed by Executive Order, the applicant is open, or has
reopened for business or intends to reopen if adversely affected by the 2020 wild
fires.
Failure to comply with eligible use of proceeds, or making a material misrepresentation about the
business and its operations to qualify for an award will be a provision of default of the award and
subject the award to recapture. The State of Oregon reserves the right to request additional
documentation from the applicant to verify the accuracy and authenticity of the information
provided.
Should the State determine a misrepresentation exists creating a default, the award may be
forfeited and subject to repayment. Failure to repay or cure a default will result in any and all
collection actions permissible by law, including through third party collection services or the