Wisconsin Counties Score Disaster Aid After Tornadoes
Published Date: 10/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The President declared a major disaster for parts of Wisconsin after severe storms and tornadoes hit on July 27, 2026. This declaration helps local non-profit groups get low-interest disaster loans to recover, with physical damage loan applications due by December 7, 2026, and economic injury loans available until July 7, 2027. If you’re in Vilas or Winnebago counties, now’s the time to apply and get the support you need!
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Physical-damage SBA loans for nonprofits
If you run a private non-profit that provides essential governmental services in Vilas or Winnebago counties, you may apply for SBA physical-damage disaster loans after the July 27, 2026 storms. Physical damage loan applications are due by December 7, 2026, and the announced interest rate for eligible private non-profits is 3.625%.
Economic Injury (EIDL) loans for nonprofits
If you run a private non-profit providing essential governmental services in Vilas or Winnebago counties, you may apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) related to the July 27, 2026 incident. EIDL applications are accepted through July 7, 2027, and the interest rate for eligible private non-profits is listed as 3.625%.
How to apply and accessible contacts
You can apply for disaster loans online at the MySBA Loan Portal (https://lending.sba.gov) or in person at local sites, and you can get help from the SBA disaster assistance customer service center by email (disastercustomerservice@sba.gov) or phone (1-800-659-2955). If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, you can use telecommunications relay services by dialing 7-1-1.
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