Kentucky Tornado Aid Gets Presidential Upgrade: Recovery Funds Flow Faster

2026-11852 — Cultivation Twain Seed Fund 1, LP; License No. 07070125; Surrender of License of Small Business Investment Company

Cultivation Twain Seed Fund 1, LP has officially given up its license to operate as a Small Business Investment Company. This means they won’t be making new investments under this license anymore, effective immediately. Small businesses and investors connected to this fund should take note of this change.

2026-11765 — Reforms To Remove SBA's 8(a) Program's Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only; Reforms Do Not Impact Entity-Owned Firms

The SBA is changing the rules for its 8(a) program to remove the automatic assumption that individuals from certain groups are socially disadvantaged. This change only affects businesses owned by individuals, not those owned by tribes or other organizations. Comments on this proposal are open until July 13, 2026, and the update aims to make the program fairer and more in line with the law.

2026-11779 — Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of Idaho

A big windstorm hit rural parts of Idaho in December 2025, causing damage to homes and businesses in Idaho and Shoshone counties. The government declared a disaster, so affected folks can now apply for low-interest loans to fix up their properties or cover lost income. You’ve got until August 7, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until March 8, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!

2026-11649 — Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of Oregon

Oregon’s rural areas in Clackamas, Lane, and Lincoln counties got hit hard by storms, flooding, and mudslides back in December 2025. The government declared a disaster on June 4, 2026, so affected homeowners and businesses can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or recover lost income. You’ve got until August 3, 2026, for physical damage loans and March 4, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!

2026-11426 — Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Native Village of Kipnuk

The President declared a major disaster for the Native Village of Kipnuk after severe storms and flooding hit in October 2025. This means local nonprofits can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help repair damage and recover. Applications for physical damage loans are due by July 28, 2026, and economic injury loans by March 1, 2027.

2026-11469 — Meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development

The Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development is meeting virtually on June 18, 2026, to talk about new ways to help veteran-owned small businesses get more money, contracts, and support. Veterans who own small businesses and anyone interested can join, comment, and learn about upcoming programs. This meeting aims to boost opportunities and make sure veterans get the help they deserve, with chances to share ideas before and during the event.

Previous: 2025-14512 — Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings this fall to review and decide on important grant applications for health research. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets funding to advance science. Researchers applying for grants in cancer, neuroscience, and digestive health should note these dates and prepare accordingly.

Next: 2025-14514 — Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Nebraska

Nebraska just got hit hard by severe storms and flooding, so the government declared it a disaster area on July 28, 2025. This means folks and businesses affected can get special help and money to recover faster. If you’re in Nebraska, keep an eye out for aid programs rolling out soon to get back on your feet!