# USDA FSA Offers Emergency Loans in Colorado

The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) has designated four counties in Colorado—Elbert, Kit Carson, Otero, and Washington—as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions. This designation enables agricultural producers in these counties and contiguous areas in Colorado and Kansas to apply for emergency loans to support recovery and operational reorganization. The application deadline for these loans is January 4, 2027, providing a defined window for producers to secure critical financial assistance.

- USDA FSA is the federal agency administering these emergency loan programs targeted at drought-impacted producers.
- Procurement professionals should note the geographic scope includes specific Colorado counties and contiguous counties in Kansas, which may affect regional service delivery and vendor engagement.
- Contractors and financial service providers specializing in agricultural recovery financing may find opportunities to support USDA FSA loan processing and outreach efforts.
- The January 4, 2027 deadline establishes a clear timeline for application submissions and related procurement activities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA)

### Sources
- [USDA Designates Four Colorado Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/09-23-2026/usda-designates-four-colorado-counties-primary-natural-disaster-areas) - FSA