The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Missouri impacted by the drought occurring November 1, 2025, and continuing to apply for low-interest federal economic injury disaster loans before the deadline.
Eligible counties in Missouri include: Barry, Butler, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Clark, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Dunklin, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Knox, Laclede, Lawrence, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, New Madrid, Newton, Pemiscot, Polk, Ralls, Ripley, Shelby, St. Clair, Stoddard, Stone, Texas, Wayne, Webster, and Wright.
Eligible counties in Arkansas include: Clay, Craighead, Greene, and Mississippi.
Eligible counties in Illinois include: Adams, Hancock, and Pike.
Who Can Apply?
- Small businesses
- Private nonprofits and faith-based organizations
- Small agricultural cooperatives and nurseries
- Small aquaculture enterprises
Loan Assistance Available
Economic Injury Disaster Loans: working capital assistance for operational expenses caused by the disaster.
Key Loan Details
- Up to $2 million in loan funding
- Interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations
- Loan terms of up to 30 years
- No interest or required payments during the first 12 months follow disbursement.
How to Apply
You can apply online here.
Application Deadline
Make sure to apply by December 10, 2026.
Applicants may call the SBA National Support Network Center with questions regarding their application at 866.SBA.HELP or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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.
Reference:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Corey.Williams@sba.gov
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