SBA Releases Latest Monthly Disaster Aid Request Roster
Published Date: 7/9/2026
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Summary
The Small Business Administration shares a monthly update on disaster help requests from states and tribes for Fiscal Year 2026. This list shows who asked for aid, what disasters hit them, and when help was approved, so affected communities can get the support they need quickly. If your state or tribe faced floods, fires, storms, or other disasters, this means money and resources are on the way to help rebuild and recover.
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SBA Approved Disaster Declarations for Listed States
Issued July 7, 2026, the Small Business Administration published a table (as of June 30, 2026) showing approved disaster declarations for a set of states. Approvals in the table have dates ranging from October 10, 2025 through June 30, 2026. If you live or run a small business in any listed state, the approved declarations mean SBA disaster assistance—money and resources to help rebuild and recover—will be available for the affected areas.
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