Hazmat Spill in Garden Grove Triggers SBA Loans
Published Date: 6/17/2026
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Summary
California’s small businesses and nonprofits near Orange County got a financial boost after the Garden Grove Hazmat incident in late May 2026. They can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help recover, with applications open until March 11, 2027. This means extra cash and time to bounce back stronger!
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Low-interest EIDLs for Small Businesses
Small businesses and small agricultural cooperatives in the declared California disaster area can apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans if they have no credit available elsewhere. The loan interest rate for eligible businesses and small agricultural cooperatives is 4.000% (as stated), and applications are available through the SBA Loan Portal.
Low-interest EIDLs for Private Nonprofits
Private non-profit organizations in the declared California disaster area with no credit available elsewhere may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans at an interest rate of 3.625% (as stated). Applications are available online via the SBA Loan Portal or at local locations.
Loan Applications Open Through March 11, 2027
Applications for these Economic Injury Disaster Loans are open through March 11, 2027. You can apply online at https://lending.sba.gov or seek assistance from the SBA disaster assistance customer service center (1-800-659-2955).
Declared Affected Counties Named
The notice identifies the disaster-affected areas: Primary County: Orange; Contiguous Counties in California: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These named areas are the geographic scope used for the economic injury declaration.
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