White House Tags Kansas Storms as Major Disaster Zone
Published Date: 12/31/2025
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Summary
The President declared a major disaster for parts of Kansas hit by storms, strong winds, and flooding from July 17-22, 2025. This means nonprofit groups in 12 counties can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or recover lost income. Applications for physical damage loans are due by February 17, 2026, and economic injury loans by September 21, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Nonprofits in 12 Kansas Counties Eligible
Private nonprofit organizations that provide essential governmental services in the listed 12 Kansas counties (Barton, Comanche, Edwards, Hodgeman, Logan, Morris, Ottawa, Rawlins, Saline, Stevens, Sumner, Wyandotte) may file disaster loan applications because of severe storms, straight‑line winds, and flooding that occurred July 17–22, 2025. The Presidential major disaster declaration was issued December 19, 2025 (FEMA‑4897‑DR).
Loan Terms, Deadlines, and Application Portal
Disaster loan interest rates for eligible private nonprofits are 3.625% for physical damage and 3.625% for economic injury loans. Physical damage loan applications are due by February 17, 2026; Economic Injury (EIDL) loan applications are due by September 21, 2026, and applications may be submitted via the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov.
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