Opportunity
Federal Register #Disaster Declaration #21568
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Arkansas Winter Weather Impact
Posted
May 04, 2026
Identifier
Disaster Declaration #21568
NAICS
926110
This opportunity concerns the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for Arkansas businesses affected by severe winter weather. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Program Details: - EIDL loans available to small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and private non-profits in designated Arkansas counties (Clark, Garland, Independence, Pike, Polk) and contiguous counties in Arkansas and Oklahoma - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a direct government loan program - Loans are intended to help eligible entities recover from economic injury caused by the disaster - Products/Services Requested: - Processing and administration of disaster loan applications (service only, no goods procured) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate economic injury and be located in eligible counties - Interest rates are specified for businesses and private non-profits without credit available elsewhere - Applications can be submitted online or at designated local locations
Description
This notice announces an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the state of Arkansas due to severe winter weather occurring from January 23 to January 26, 2026. The declaration allows affected small businesses and agricultural cooperatives in specified counties to apply for disaster assistance loans. Applications can be submitted online via the MySBA Loan Portal or in person at designated locations. The deadline for loan applications is January 29, 2027.