SBA Disaster Assistance Available for Wisconsin Businesses, Private Nonprofits
October 22, 2026
SBA Disaster Assistance Available for
Wisconsin Businesses, Private Nonprofits
Wisconsin Businesses, Private Nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought beginning Sept. 15.
Eligible Counties
Wisconsin: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Marinette, Oconto, Oneida, and Vilas
Michigan: Iron
Who Can Apply
• Small businesses
• Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations
• Small agricultural cooperatives & nurseries
• Small aquaculture enterprises
Loan Assistance Available
➢ Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Working capital assistance for operational expenses caused by the disaster.
Key Loan Details
• Up to $2 million in loan funding
• Interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations
• Loan terms of up to 30 years
• No interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement
Apply online: sba.gov/disaster
Application Deadline: Economic Injury Disaster Loans: June 15, 2027
Applicants may call the SBA National Support Network Center with questions regarding their application at (866) SBA-HELP or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
Eligible Counties
Wisconsin: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Marinette, Oconto, Oneida, and Vilas
Michigan: Iron
Who Can Apply
• Small businesses
• Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations
• Small agricultural cooperatives & nurseries
• Small aquaculture enterprises
Loan Assistance Available
➢ Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Working capital assistance for operational expenses caused by the disaster.
Key Loan Details
• Up to $2 million in loan funding
• Interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations
• Loan terms of up to 30 years
• No interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement
Apply online: sba.gov/disaster
Application Deadline: Economic Injury Disaster Loans: June 15, 2027
Applicants may call the SBA National Support Network Center with questions regarding their application at (866) SBA-HELP or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
