; and (B) none of the funds provided under this heading may be used for indirect administrative expenses. (3) Emergency requirement The amount provided under paragraph (2) is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and the amount designated under such paragraph as an emergency requirement pursuant to such section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) shall be available only if the President subsequently so designates such amount and transmits such designation to the Congress. (4) Suspension of payment The Administration is authorized to suspend the payment of any loan made under this Act to any small business or non-profit entity affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) for a period determined by the Administration. . 3. Emergency EIDL grants (a) EIDL emergency grant (1) In general During the covered period, an eligible entity that applies for a loan under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) ) in response to COVID–19 may request that the Administrator provide an advance in the amount requested by such applicant (not to exceed $15,000) to such applicant within 3 days after the Administrator receives an application from such applicant. (2) Verification Before disbursing amounts under this subsection, the Administrator shall verify that the applicant is an eligible entity. (3) Use of funds An advance provided under this subsection may be used to address any allowable purpose for a loan made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2) ), including— (A) providing paid sick leave to employees unable to work due to the direct effect of the COVID–19; (B) maintaining payroll to retain employees during business disruptions or substantial slowdowns; (C) meeting increased costs to obtain materials unavailable from the applicant’s original source due to interrupted supply chains; (D) making rent or mortgage payments