CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING - Lobbying Certification Form 85-36N - Statement and Disclosure Requirements

Oct 10, 2026

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING provides a formal attestation for the Nutrition Department covering grants, subgrants, cooperative agreements, and contracts exceeding $100,000 in federal funds. The submission is required as a prerequisite to participate in the transaction under 31 U.S.C. section 1352 and serves as a material representation relied upon by the awarding party. The certifier affirms no use of federal appropriated funds for lobbying, commits to submitting an Illinois State Board of Education disclosure form when non-federal funds are used, and requires inclusion of certification language in award documents for covered subawards.

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Certification Regarding Lobbying

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CERTIFICATE REGARDING LOBBYING 100 North First Street Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001 NUTRITION DEPARTMENT Applicable to Grants, Subgrants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts Exceeding $100,000 in Federal Funds Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction and is imposed by section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of a Federal contract, the making of a Federal grant, the making of a Federal loan, the entering into a cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation , renewal, amendment, or modification of a Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) form,“Disclosure of Lobbying Activities”, in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all covered subawards exceeding $100,000 in Federal funds at all appropriate tiersand that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Organization Name PR/Award Number or Project Name Name of Authorized Representative Title Digital or Original Signature of Date Authorized Representative ISBE 85-36N (11/24)

FAQs

What transactions does this certification apply to?

It applies to grants, subgrants, cooperative agreements, and contracts exceeding $100,000 in federal funds.

What does the certifier affirm about federal appropriated funds?

The certifier states that no federal appropriated funds have been or will be paid to influence certain officials in connection with the transaction.

What must be done if non-federal funds are used for lobbying?

The certifier must complete and submit the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) form, “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,” in accordance with its instructions.

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