New York City residents and businesses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island affected by heavy rain and flooding on September 29, 2023 can access financing of up to $2 million through a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) federal disaster assistance program.
NYC Small Business Services (SBS) can help businesses check their eligibility and apply for the federal assistance. More details below.
· Businesses can schedule an appointment with a Financing Advisor at an SBS NYC Business Solutions Centers to learn about the SBA disaster loan and other assistance.
· Until December 22, three disaster loan outreach centers will provide in-person application assistance and answer questions about the program and eligibility criteria.
· Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal.
· Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. A factsheet detailing loan options is available.
· Submission deadlines are February 2, 2024 for physical damage, and September 4, 2024 for economic injury.