Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Gains Access to Disaster Loans
Published Date: 7/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The President declared a major disaster for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe after a severe winter storm hit in February 2026. This declaration opens up special public assistance and disaster loans to help local nonprofits recover. Applications for physical damage aid are due by August 31, 2026, and economic injury loans by March 30, 2027.
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Nonprofits Eligible for SBA Disaster Loans
Private non-profit organizations that provide essential governmental services in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe area may apply for SBA disaster loans and special public assistance following the severe winter storm. You can apply online at the MySBA Loan Portal (https://lending.sba.gov) or in person at locally announced locations.
SBA Disaster Loan Interest Rate Set
The interest rate for eligible private non-profit organizations for both physical damage and economic injury disaster loans is 3.625%. This 3.625% rate applies whether or not credit is available elsewhere as listed in the declaration.
Deadlines to Apply for Disaster Aid
If you are applying for physical damage SBA loans, your application deadline is August 31, 2026. If you are applying for Economic Injury (EIDL) loans, the application deadline is March 30, 2027. Apply via the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov.
Declared Disaster Area and Incident Dates
The Presidential declaration covers the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as the primary affected area for the severe winter storm that occurred February 22–23, 2026 (FEMA-4919-DR). The SBA assigned disaster numbers 21690B for physical damage and 216910 for economic injury.
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