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Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program - Hawaii Drought is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Provides low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Hawaii to offset economic losses caused by drought. These loans are for working capital needs directly related to the disaster.
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SBA Offers Relief to Hawaii Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought # SBA Offers Relief to Hawaii Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought Low interest disaster loans now available Published on April 20, 2026 by Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience **WASHINGTON** — TheU. S.
Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Hawaii to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Jan. 1. The declaration covers the Hawaii counties of Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, and Maui.
Under this declaration, SBA’sEconomic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith‑based organizations — with financial losses directly related to the disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.
EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills which could not be paid due to the disaster.
“Through a declaration by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, SBA provides critical financial assistance to help communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “We’re pleased to offer loans to small businesses and private nonprofits impacted by these disasters.
” The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small 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 after the date of the first loan disbursement.
The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition. To apply online, visitsba. gov/disaster.
Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800)659-2955 or emaildisastercustomerservice@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.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, private nonprofits (including faith-based), and small aquaculture enterprises in Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, and Maui counties with financial losses from the declared drought. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $2 million Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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