SBA Seeks Input on Small Business Award Data Collection
Published Date: 12/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Small Business Administration wants your thoughts on a new info collection for small business award nominees. They’re asking for comments by February 27, 2026, to make sure the process is clear, fair, and not too time-consuming. This affects small business owners nominated for awards and helps keep the nomination process smooth and accurate.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Small‑business award nominees must provide information
If you are a small business owner nominated for an SBA recognition award, you must submit information to verify your eligibility and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest. The SBA identifies this as PRA 3245-0360 (Form 3300-3315/2025 Nomination Guidelines) and estimates 600 total annual responses and 1,200 total annual hours (about 2 hours per nomination). The agency is accepting public comments on the collection through February 27, 2026.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2025-02741, HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs; Correction
The SBA fixed some small but important mistakes in its recent HUBZone and small business program rules to make things clearer and fairer. These corrections affect small businesses using HUBZone and other SBA programs, especially around size protests and financial reporting. The fixes take effect on February 18, 2025, helping businesses avoid confusion and unnecessary paperwork.
2026-20667, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of West Virginia
West Virginia’s disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding in July 2026 just got an upgrade! The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is now extended to October 17, 2026, giving folks more time to get help. Economic injury loan applications are open until May 3, 2027, so businesses have plenty of runway to recover and rebuild.
2026-20544, Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Ohio
Ohio got hit hard by storms, tornadoes, floods, and landslides from August 10-22, 2026, and the President declared it a major disaster on October 2. People and businesses in several counties can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or recover lost income. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, for physical damage loans and July 2, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
2026-20548, Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of Missouri
Missouri’s rural areas in Crawford and Reynolds counties got hit hard by storms, winds, and flooding in July 2026. The government declared a disaster, opening the door for low-interest loans to help homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits recover. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until July 6, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
2026-20399, Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Oregon
Oregon businesses hit by severe storms and wildfires from mid-July to late August 2026 can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help recover. The SBA opened applications on October 1, 2026, with a deadline to apply by July 1, 2027. Low-interest loans are available for small businesses and nonprofits in affected counties across Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.
2026-20472, Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Connecticut
Connecticut got hit hard by storms and flash floods on September 13, 2026, and the government just declared it a disaster area. This means people and businesses in Fairfield and nearby counties can apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or cover lost income. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until July 2, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-23876, Record of Decision for Real Property Master Plan Implementation at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, North Carolina (ID# EISX-007-21-001-1751989587)
The Army is upgrading Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point in North Carolina to boost safety, security, and mission readiness. From 2026 to 2031, they’ll fix roads, wharves, utilities, and improve explosive safety zones, all while protecting the environment. These changes help keep this key East Coast ammo port ready for action without breaking the bank or the planet.
Next: 2025-23878, Request for Nominations for the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission
The National Park Service is looking for awesome people to join the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission. If you live near the park or represent local groups, this is your chance to help shape the park’s future! Hurry—nominations close on January 28, 2026, and there’s no cost to apply.