Gov. Tony Evers is encouraging small businesses and nonprofits affected by severe weather that occurred across the state in April to apply for federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Earlier in July, the state was notified that SBA approved Evers’ request for a Rapid Disaster Declaration, which enables Wisconsin businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by April’s severe storms, tornadoes and floods to apply for low-interest disaster loans.
The disaster loan offerings through the SBA are complementary to and separate from programs offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Among those eligible for the funds are small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Oconto and Shawano counties.
SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Business Recovery Centers in Marathon, Milwaukee, and Outagamie counties to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can schedule in-person appointments in advance at appointment.sba.gov.
The hours of operation are listed below:
Marathon County: Business Recovery Center, Marathon County Public Library, 300 N. First St., Wausau, WI 54403. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Milwaukee County: Business Recovery Center, SBA District Office, 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 580W, Milwaukee, WI 53203. Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Outagamie County: Business Recovery Center, Shiocton-Bovina Fire Department, W7746 Pine St., Shiocton, WI 54170. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 31. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 30, 2027.
