SBA Disaster Relief Available for Arizona and Tribal Nations Small Businesses and Nonprofits Affected by Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires

Disaster news release
AZ-20012-04

SBA Relief Still Available to Arizona and Tribal Nations Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires

Deadline to apply for economic injury loans approaching Published on

April 17, 2026

by Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Arizona and tribal nations of the May 18 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires beginning July 4, 2025.

The disaster declaration covers the Arizona counties of Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo, Yavapai as well as the Utah counties of Kane and San Juan. The tribal nations of Fort Mohave Indian Tribe, Havasupai Tribe, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Kaibab Paiute Tribe, Navajo Nation, San Carlos Apache Tribe, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, Tonto Apache Nation, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Yavapai Apache Nation and Yavapai-Prescott Apache Tribe, the tribal nations of Southern Paiute, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe are included in the primary and contiguous counties.

Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations including faith-based organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

EIDLs are for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. They may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

“SBA loans help eligible small businesses and private nonprofits cover operating expenses after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “These loans not only help business owners get back on their feet but also play a key role in sustaining local economies in the aftermath of a disaster.”

The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for businesses and 3.625% for PNPs with terms of up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Submit completed loan applications to the SBA no later than May 18. However, after the deadline has passed, there is a 60-day grace period in which SBA will accept applications.

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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