; (B) acknowledging that funds will be used to retain workers, maintain payroll, and for other allowable expenses described in subsection (e); (C) that the eligible entity does not have an application pending for a grant under subsection (a)(36) or (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636 ) for the same purpose and duplicative of amounts applied for or received under this section; and (D) during the covered period, that the eligible entity has not received amounts under subsection (a)(36) or (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636 ) for the same purpose and duplicative of amounts applied for or received under this section. (3) Hold harmless An eligible entity applying for a grant under this section shall not be ineligible for a grant if the eligible entity is able to document— (A) an inability to rehire individuals who were employees of the eligible entity on February 15, 2020; and (B) an inability to hire similarly qualified employees for unfilled positions on or before December 31, 2020. (d) Priority in awarding grants During the initial 14-day period in which the Secretary awards grants under this section, the Secretary shall— (1) prioritize awarding grants to marginalized and underrepresented communities, with a focus on women and minority-owned and operated eligible entities