34. What do I need to include with my application?

In order for your application to be considered complete and eligible for consideration, you must submit the following IN THIS SPECIFIED ORDER:

  • Completed application checklist
  • Completed and signed application form (Please use the business name and address as shown on your W-9)
  • Completed Form W-9
  • 2018 AND 2019 Federal Tax Returns. If you file via:
  • Form 1040: submit only pages 1 and 2, along with Schedule C
  • Form 1065: submit only page 1
  • Form 1120: submit only page 1
  • Income statement (profit and loss statement) for the period January 1 to October 31, 2019
  • Income statement (profit and loss statement) for the period January 1 to October 31, 2020
  • Additional documentation to support a loss due to COVID-19 (i.e., include contracts canceled as a result of COVID-19)
  • Invoices and/or receipts to support expenses related to COVID-19 from March 1, 2020 through the date of the application submission, if you choose to apply under Option B.

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1. 1. What is the purpose of Round 2 of the Westmoreland CARES Small Business Support Grant Program?
2. 2. Who is administering this program?
3. 3. What is the source of the grants?
4. 4. Is there a cap on the amount of the grant?
5. 5. I received funding under Round 1 of the Westmoreland CARES Small Business Support Grant Program. Am I eligible to receive funding under Round 2?
6. 6. What is the difference between the options available?
7. 7. When will the Round 2 grant application process open?
8. 8. How should I apply for Round 2?
9. 9. How long will this process take; when will I receive the grant funds?
10. 10. Will all applicants be awarded grant funds?
11. 11. What is considered a small business?
12. 12. Are self-employed individuals eligible to apply?
13. 13. I just started my business. Am I eligible?
14. 14. I bought or took over ownership of an existing business after December 31, 2018? Can I apply?
15. 15. I own more than one business in Westmoreland County. Can I apply for more than one grant?
16. 16. My small business has multiple locations in Westmoreland County. May I apply more than one?
17. 17. Are small businesses located outside Westmoreland County eligible to apply?
18. 18. May a franchisee submit an application?
19. 19. Are passive businesses eligible to apply?
20. 20. What are the eligibility requirements?
21. 21. How can the funds be used?
22. 22. What are some examples of ineligible expense?
23. 23. Can the grant funds be used to cover the same items covered under another grant or loan program (i.e. Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan)?
24. 24. Will I need to pay the money back?
25. 25. Does an applicant have to be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations?
26. 26. Is an applicant eligible to apply if it has delinquent real estate taxes?
27. 27. Are awards taxable?
28. 28. Will documentation be necessary to provide at the end of the grant?
29. 29. What are the record retention requirements of the grant?
30. 30. If I am approved for a grant, what will be required to receive the funds?
31. 31. Will my information be kept confidential?
32. 32. My application is not complete, can I still submit it?
33. 33. Who should I contact with questions concerning my application, eligibility or required documents?
34. 34. What do I need to include with my application?