emergency declared because of COVID–19 or a similar communicable disease. (F) Business continuity plans during a period of a public health emergency declared because of COVID–19 or a similar communicable disease. (G) Any other relevant business practices necessary to mitigate any economic effects experienced during a period of a public health emergency declared because of COVID–19 or a similar communicable disease. (3) Formula The Administrator and the association authorized under section 21(a)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 648(a)(3)(A) ) shall jointly establish a formula under which grants under this subsection shall be awarded. (4) Metrics and Goals (A) In general The Administrator and the association described in paragraph (3) shall jointly establish goals and metrics for the use of funds made available under this subsection. Such goals and metrics shall— (i) consider the extent of the circumstances relating to the spread of COVID–19 or a similar communicable disease that affect small business concerns served by each grant recipient, particularly rural areas or economically distressed areas