There’s still ample time to get help recovering from business losses 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.