Federal Register #2026-11419

SBA Disaster Assistance for Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes – Major Disaster Declaration

This notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces a Presidential disaster declaration for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana, following a severe winter storm and straight-line winds. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Program Details: - Enables affected tribal entities, private non-profits, homeowners, businesses, and small agricultural cooperatives to apply for SBA disaster assistance loans - Loans available for both physical damage and economic injury - Interest rates specified for different applicant types (businesses, non-profits, individuals) - Assistance available to entities in the disaster area and contiguous counties - Notable Requirements: - Eligibility for both physical damage and economic injury loans - Applicants must provide documentation of damages and meet SBA eligibility criteria - Application can be submitted online or in person at designated locations - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a disaster assistance program, not a procurement solicitation

Description

This notice announces the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes due to a severe winter storm and straight-line winds. The declaration was issued on May 29, 2026, and covers the incident period from December 17 to December 18, 2025. The Small Business Administration is providing disaster assistance loans to affected areas, with application deadlines for physical damage loans on August 1, 2026, and economic injury loans on March 1, 2027. The declaration includes both physical damage and economic injury loan programs for the tribes and contiguous counties in Montana.

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