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The U.S. Small Business Administration has amended the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, initially declared on March 4, 2025. This amendment, issued on March 10, 2025, specifies that several counties have been impacted by severe storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from February 14, 2025, onwards. Affected counties include Adair, Allen, Bell, and others. The deadlines for physical and economic injury loan applications are May 5, 2025, and December 4, 2025, respectively, and applications can be made through the MySBA Loan Portal.

The U.S. Small Business Administration issued an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in Alabama due to Hurricane Zeta. The disaster happened between October 28 and October 29, 2020, and the amendment was issued on January 13, 2021. The amendment includes Calhoun County among the areas affected by the disaster. Those affected have until February 8, 2021, to apply for physical loans and until September 10, 2021, for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued Amendment 11, updating the Presidential disaster declaration for Georgia due to Hurricane Helene. This amendment extends the deadline for physical damage loan applications to February 7, 2025, while the deadline for economic injury loan applications remains June 30, 2025. The disaster declaration initially covered the period from September 24 to October 30, 2024. Applications for disaster assistance loans can be submitted online through the MySBA Loan Portal.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is planning to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to amend the data collection requirements related to the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), federal agencies must publish a notice and allow for a 60-day public comment period before submitting their information requests to OMB. The SBA is requesting public feedback on whether this information collection is necessary for its functions, and seeks suggestions on reducing the burden and improving information quality. Comments are due by February 21, 2025.

This document is an amendment to a Presidential declaration regarding a major disaster in North Carolina due to Hurricane Isaias, which occurred from July 31 to August 4, 2020. The amendment, issued on January 13, 2021, adds Lenoir County as an area adversely affected by the disaster for Public Assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration is involved, and relevant loan application deadlines are provided: December 14, 2020, for Physical Loan Applications and July 14, 2021, for Economic Injury Loan Applications. The rest of the original declaration remains unchanged.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice regarding a declaration of a major disaster for public assistance in Puerto Rico, due to Tropical Storm Ernesto. The declaration, dated November 27, 2024, allows Private Non-Profit organizations that provide essential services to apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The incident period lasted from August 13 to August 16, 2024, and affected multiple municipalities. Loan applications for physical damage must be submitted by January 27, 2025, and for economic injury by August 27, 2025.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an amendment to the Presidential disaster declaration for West Virginia, related to severe storms, winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides which occurred from February 15 to February 18, 2025. The declaration update was released on March 11, 2025, and extends deadlines for disaster assistance applications—April 28, 2025, for physical loan applications and November 26, 2025, for economic injury loan applications. Interested individuals can apply for loans through the SBA's MySBA Loan Portal.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an interim final rule allowing certain businesses in the 8(a) Business Development program to extend their participation by one year due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This extension applies to companies in the program on March 13, 2020, as authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and the National Defense Authorization Act 2021. Firms that have left the program since March 13, 2020, can also be readmitted if they notify the SBA and confirm they still meet eligibility criteria. The rule is effective immediately, although the public can comment on the rule until March 15, 2021.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a disaster declaration for South Carolina due to severe storms and flooding from November 6 to November 14, 2024. Residents in affected areas like Orangeburg and its neighboring counties can apply for disaster loans via the MySBA Loan Portal until specified deadlines. The deadline for physical loan applications is March 24, 2025, and for economic injury loans, it's October 22, 2025. Contact information for further assistance is provided, and applications can also be submitted online.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration solely for Public Assistance to help the Commonwealth of Kentucky, following the remnants of Hurricane Helene. This disaster declaration allows private non-profit organizations in affected Kentucky counties to apply for disaster loans online. The declaration was issued on November 26, 2024, covering an incident period from September 27, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Loan application deadlines are set for January 27, 2025, for physical loans, and August 26, 2025, for economic injury loans.