Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-10180
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans for Illinois Storm and Tornado Relief
Posted
May 21, 2026
Identifier
2026-10180
This notice announces an administrative disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Illinois due to a severe storm and tornado. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Purpose: - Provides disaster assistance loans to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by the disaster - Eligible Locations: - Primary: Stephenson County, Illinois - Contiguous: Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ogle, Winnebago (Illinois); Green, Lafayette (Wisconsin) - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; this is a disaster relief loan program - Notable Requirements: - Loans available for both physical damage and economic injury - Interest rates and application instructions provided - No vendors or OEMs involved; this is not a solicitation for goods or services - Application Process: - Applicants must use the MySBA Loan Portal to apply for assistance - No contract or procurement activity is associated with this notice
Description
This notice announces an administrative disaster declaration for the state of Illinois due to a severe storm and tornado incident that occurred on April 17, 2026. The declaration was issued on May 18, 2026, and allows for disaster loan applications for physical damage and economic injury. The affected areas include Stephenson County as the primary county and several contiguous counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Small Business Administration is the agency responsible for this declaration and provides information on loan application deadlines and contact details for assistance.