Fort Peck Tribes Get Federal Disaster Loan Access
Published Date: 6/8/2026
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Summary
A major disaster was declared for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes after a severe winter storm hit in December 2025. This means folks there can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to fix damage or recover lost income, with deadlines coming up in August 2026 and March 2027. Nearby Montana counties can also apply for economic injury loans to help their businesses bounce back.
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Home Repair Loans for Fort Peck
If you live in the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes area, you can apply for SBA physical disaster loans to repair damage from the severe winter storm on December 17–18, 2025. The physical loan application deadline is August 1, 2026; homeowner interest rates are 5.750% (if credit is available elsewhere) and 2.875% (if credit is not available elsewhere).
Business Physical Disaster Loans Available
Businesses and private non-profits in the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes area can apply for SBA physical disaster loans to repair storm damage from December 17–18, 2025. The physical loan application deadline is August 1, 2026; business interest rates are 8.000% (with credit available elsewhere) and 4.000% (without credit available elsewhere), and private non-profit rates are 3.625%.
Economic Injury Loans for Fort Peck and Nearby Counties
The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes and the contiguous Montana counties of Daniels, McCone, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, and Valley are eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help businesses recover lost income from the storm. The EIDL application deadline is March 1, 2027; interest rates listed include 4.000% for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without other credit and 3.625% for private non-profits without other credit.
How to Apply and Contact SBA
You may apply for disaster loans online at https://lending.sba.gov or in person at locally announced locations. For help, contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955, email [email protected], or use 7-1-1 relay if deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled.
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