Louisiana Declared Disaster Zone After Severe Winter Storm Hits
Published Date: 3/10/2026
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A major disaster was declared for parts of Louisiana after a severe winter storm hit from January 23-27, 2026. This declaration opens up special low-interest loans to help local nonprofits recover, with physical damage loan applications due by May 4 and economic injury loans available until December 4. If you’re in one of the affected parishes, now’s the time to apply and get the support you need!
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SBA Disaster Loans Open to Louisiana Nonprofits
If you run a private non-profit that provides essential government-like services in Bienville, De Soto, East Carroll, Franklin, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, or West Carroll parishes in Louisiana, you may apply for SBA disaster loans because of the severe winter storm that hit January 23–27, 2026. Physical damage loan applications are due by May 4, 2026, and Economic Injury (EIDL) loan applications are available until December 4, 2026. The documented interest rate for both physical damage and economic injury loans for private non-profits is 3.625%.
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