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ALL UPLOADED DOCUMENTS MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT.
a. If you are primarily working from a mobile phone, please reference 🔗this document to create a 🗎 SCANNED PDF
Ensure CONTINUITY of BUSINESS NAME throughout the application
a. Business name ◾◾MUST MATCH the business name on file in the application, on all uploaded business taxes, the voided check, and ACH form.
Establishing a business name that is consistent across the entire application is essential because this is how your business is verified. If any part of your application is unverifiable, your application will be deemed ineligible.
Ensure CONTINUITY of BUSINESS I.D. Number throughout the application
a. Business I.D. number ◾◾MUST MATCH the business I.D. number on file in the application, on all uploaded business taxes, and the W-9 form.
b. The business I.D. number will either be a TIN / SSN or EIN number.
For example, if you have both a TIN and SSN associated with your business, you must choose 1 number that remains consistent across all documents listed above. Do not list both numbers. This ensures that your business is easily distinguishable and verifiable.
c. For more information on business I.D.’s, check out this section of the Application Help Guide: TIN/SSN or EIN Number
b. Enter the username and password you used when you first made your account.
c. On the portal screen, navigate to “Step 2”
d. Look for the 🟨YELLOW box that says “Authorize”
e. If this box is not yellow, contact the PA Team by 🔗submitting a ticket for support from your portal for further assistance.
⬆️ UPLOAD the requested documents ensuring they satisfy the requirements outlined below
a. Find the corresponding topic on 🔗 The Applicant Help Guide for detailed information on how to complete all steps on your application.
ALWAYS
a. Complete all steps by the⌛DEADLINE.
b. Review the full list of the required documents 🔗HERE.
c. Please make sure your application is complete and has no mistakes before you submit it.
d. If your application has any missing information or errors after submission, you may have an opportunity to correct errors at a later date. If you submit your application in the final review group and it still needs changes,it will not be reviewed in Round Two of the MN PROMISE Act Grant.
e. Click AUTHORIZE on each application page when completing changes requested by the Promise Act Grant Team.
f. Click ✅SUBMIT on your final and complete application so our team can review your final, complete application by the ⌛DEADLINE.
