; or (2) use alternative appropriate methods to determine an applicant's ability to repay. (e) Emergency grant (1) In general An eligible entity that applies for a loan under subsection (b) or a loan guarantee under subsection (c) in response to an economic disaster may request that the Secretary provide an advance that is, subject to paragraph (3), in the amount requested by such applicant to such applicant within 3 days after the Secretary receives an application from such applicant. (2) Verification Before disbursing amounts under this subsection, the Secretary shall verify that the applicant is an eligible entity by accepting a self-certification from the applicant under penalty of perjury pursuant to section 1746 of title 28 United States Code. (3) Amount The amount of an advance provided under this subsection shall be not less than $20,000. (4) Use of funds An advance provided under this subsection may be used to address any allowable purpose for a loan made under subsection (b) or a loan guarantee made under subsection (c). (5) Repayment An applicant shall not be required to repay any amounts of an advance provided under this subsection, even if subsequently denied a loan under subsection (b) or a loan guarantee under subsection (c). (f) Other benefits Receipt of a grant, loan, or loan guarantee under this section shall not be construed as to prohibit receipt of any Federal grant, loan, or other aid. (g) Taxability For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986— (1) any amount which would be includible in gross income of the eligible entity by reason of forgiveness described in this paragraph shall be excluded from gross income; and (2) any amount received under this section shall be excluded from gross income. (h) Funding There is hereby appropriated, out of any amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated— (1) $6,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2021, to make loans to small eligible entities under this section