WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the designation of eight western Ohio counties as natural disaster areas, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown announced Monday that small businesses in Mercer and Van Wert counties can apply for federal funds to help offset financial losses resulting from excessive rain and flooding.
Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses, and private non-profit organizations in these counties can apply for assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Eligible business can borrow up to $2 million to pay fixed debts, payroll, and other bills. Deadline to apply is April 12.
Eligible Ohioans may apply online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. Loan application forms can also be obtained by emailing the SBA at [email protected], calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or downloading the forms at [www.sba.gov/disaster]www.sba.gov/disaster. Applicants should mail completed forms to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
