The information is required to assess
the applicants capability, capacity and sustainability to receive a
grant under the Business LINC Program. In addition, quarterly
reports will allow SBA to effectively monitor and provide oversight
and compliance of grant activities. The recipients of these grants
reprsent businesses, organizations, colleges,and universities who
provide a service to the small business community in the areas of
general business training and executive training.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.