SBA Wants Feedback on Governors' Disaster Aid Request Form
Published Date: 6/18/2025
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) is asking for public feedback on a form governors use to request disaster help after emergencies. This helps SBA decide if disaster aid should be given to affected areas. Comments are open until August 18, 2025, and the process aims to keep paperwork easy and clear for everyone involved.
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