The Small Business Disaster Loan Guarantee Program helps agriculture-related enterprises and other small businesses obtain financing needed to recover from losses caused by natural disasters. The Governor may activate the program in areas declared to be in a State of Emergency.

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Who Can Apply

Businesses recovering from natural disasters Agriculture-Related Enterprises Small Businesses

Loan Guarantee

Up to 90% of loan amount with a maximum guarantee of $2.5M

Loan Amount

Farms up to $500,000

Small Buisinesses up to $2,500,000

Interest Amount

Determined by Lending Partner

Guarantee Term

Up to 7 Years

Disaster Assistance Loan Use of Proceeds

  • Repair or Replace Real Property
  • Fixtures
  • Machinery
  • Inventory
  • Equipment
  • Leased Improvements