SBA Opens Loan Programs

To support businesses who experienced physical or economic injury from Hurricane Milton, the SBA has activated the Physical Disaster Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).

Businesses in Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota counties are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA.

Application Deadlines:
Physical Damage: December 10, 2024
Economic Injury: July 11, 2025

Business owners who need assistance filling out their application can schedule a consultation with a Florida SBDC at USF business consultant here.