Roofs are ripped off and trees are uprooted around Whiteland in path destruction left by the EF-2 tornado that struck on March 31.
There’s still ample time to get help recovering from business loss due to the March 31 tornado. All impacted organizations in Johnson County are welcome to apply.
Here’s a look at how to apply for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration:
Deadlines
Businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and nonprofit organizations [Disaster Declaration #17881 & #17882]: Economic Injury Disaster Loans — Jan. 15, 2024
Private non-profit organizations (non-critical governmental services) [Disaster Declaration #17955]: Physical damages — July 31, 2023; Economic Injury Disaster Loans — March 1, 2024
Applying
Applicants can apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/:
Businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and nonprofit organizations should apply under SBA declaration #17881 or #17882.
Private non-profit organizations (non-critical governmental services) should apply under SBA declaration #17955.
Disaster loan information and application forms can also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Loan applications can be downloaded from the SBA’s website at sba.gov/disaster.
Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Read more about the available SBA aid in Tuesday’s Daily Journal.
