Colorado Wildfires Get Presidential Loan Lifeline
Published Date: 9/11/2026
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Summary
The President declared a major disaster for parts of Colorado hit by wildfires, flooding, and mudslides from June 27 to July 29, 2026. This means affected counties like Custer, Dolores, Ouray, and Pueblo can now apply for special low-interest disaster loans to help recover. Physical damage loan applications are due by November 1, 2026, and economic injury loans by June 1, 2027.
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SBA Disaster Loans for Affected Nonprofits
A Presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4944-DR) was issued on September 1, 2026 for wildfires, flooding, and mudslides that occurred June 27 through July 29, 2026. Private non-profit organizations providing essential governmental services in the listed affected areas (Primary Counties: Custer, Dolores, Ouray, Pueblo) may apply for SBA disaster loans via the MySBA Loan Portal. The notice lists interest rates of 3.625% for both physical damage and economic injury loans, with a physical loan application deadline of November 1, 2026 and an Economic Injury (EIDL) loan deadline of June 1, 2027 (Disaster numbers: physical 218535; economic injury 218540).
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