Attestations, Acknowledgements, and Certifications

By signing this application, I certify that the information provided on this application form and in each of the attached supporting documents required by the respective AOI FOA is complete, accurate, and true, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I certify that I am authorized to sign this application and submit the application package on behalf of the Applicant, and I agree to the attestations, acknowledgements, and certifications listed below on behalf of the Applicant:

1. I affirm to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief that the entire contents of this application package meet all requirements of the respective FY25 Resilient Maryland Program AOI 1, AOI 2, or AOI 3 (as applicable) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
   
   
2. I understand and acknowledge that MEA accepts application packages and awards FY25 Resilient Maryland awards on a competitive basis, and that application packages are due to MEA no later than 3:00 P.M. ET, November 15, 2024.
   
   
3. I affirm that the project for which the grant funds have been requested, if ultimately installed, will be located on (a) facility (facilities) within the State of Maryland.
   
   
4. I understand and acknowledge that the use of any funds awarded under this grant program for projects designed to benefit one or more person(s) outside of the State of Maryland is strictly prohibited.
    
5. I understand that submission of this application package does not obligate MEA to award a grant under the grant program.
   
   
6. AOI 1 Only: I affirm that any preconstruction planning funds awarded under this grant program will not be used for any equipment or installation costs. I acknowledge that funds are only permitted for feasibility analysis and preconstruction activities as specified by the FOA.
   
   
7. I understand that grant funds cannot be used to offset costs that are incurred by the Applicant or any contractor(s) or developer(s) prior to the execution of a Grant Agreement or Commitment Letter between the Applicant and MEA.
   
   
8. I understand and acknowledge that MEA reserves the right to determine the final award amount for each grant issued under the grant program, and that the amount of funds that have been requested in this application are not guaranteed.
   
   
9. I understand and acknowledge that MEA or its representative(s) may use photos and video footage of the Applicant’s facility (facilities), or the facility (facilities) under analysis if not owned by the Applicant subject to written agreement with MEA by the facility (facilities) owner, and data presented in the Applicant’s reports for marketing, publicity, and advertising purposes. MEA and its representatives, subject to the requirements of the Maryland Public Information Act, and other applicable laws, will not divulge any confidential information or trade secrets.
   
   
10. I understand and acknowledge that if the Applicant is selected for a grant award, the Applicant must provide MEA with a complete, current, and accurate IRS Form W9. All information about the Applicant provided on this application form must exactly match the information as it appears on the Applicant’s IRS Form W9.
    
    
11. I, the Authorized Representative for the Applicant, certify that: (1) the Federal Tax Identification Number or Employer Identification Number provided on this application form is the correct Federal Tax Identification Number or Employer Identification Number for the Applicant, or the Applicant is waiting for a number to be issued to them; and (2) the Applicant is not subject to backup withholding because:
    
            (a)   the Applicant is exempt from backup withholding; or
    
            (b)   the Applicant has not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service                   (IRS) that it is subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to                  report all interest or dividends; or
    
             (c)   the IRS has notified the Applicant that it is no longer subject to                          backup withholding; and I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (as                  defined in IRS Form W9).
    
    
12. I understand and acknowledge that any Grant award received through this program is taxable as income. Therefore, if a Grant award is provided to the Applicant for this project, the State of Maryland will send a 1099-G form, which the applicant must report as income on its federal and state tax returns. For more information, the Applicant should contact a qualified tax professional.
    
    
13. I understand and acknowledge that if a Grant award is provided for this project, MEA Representatives and MEA agents must have reasonable access to the relevant facility or facilities to conduct site inspections and measurement and verification activities, and to take photos or videos of the project, as deemed appropriate by MEA in consultation with the Grantee. If the relevant facility or facilities is (are) owned by (a) third party (parties), a written agreement between the Applicant and the facility (facilities) owner(s) is (are) required.
    
    
14. I understand and acknowledge that the FY25 Resilient Maryland program terms and conditions are subject to change at the discretion of MEA.
    
    
15. I understand and acknowledge that if MEA wards a grant to the Applicant, any grant award payment will be contingent upon the successful MEA review and approval of the Grantee’s submissions, including but not limited to: progress reports and requests for reimbursement, including supporting documentation, etc.
    
    
16. I understand and acknowledge that the FY25 Resilient Maryland program funding is limited as outlined in the respective Resilient Maryland AOI 1, AOI 2, or AOI 3 FOA.