SBA Opened Hurricane Disaster Loans in Hawaii
Private nonprofits in Maui and Kauai counties can now apply for federal relief following Hurricane Lowell.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Emergency Response
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a federal disaster loan program for private nonprofits in Hawaii. Eligible organizations impacted by Hurricane Lowell may now seek financial assistance for physical damage and economic injury.
Why it matters
These loans provide critical financial liquidity to help essential community organizations recover from storm-related disruptions. The program ensures that faith-based and other private nonprofits have access to capital needed to repair facilities and offset losses.
Hurricane Lowell struck the region from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9, 2026. The SBA provides low-interest loans for entities reporting verified physical damage or economic injury.
The players
U.S. Small Business Administration
This federal agency provides support to small businesses and nonprofits following declared natural disasters.
The details
Private nonprofits, including faith-based institutions, operating in Maui and Kauai counties are eligible to apply for funding. Applicants must address physical property loss or ongoing economic hardship resulting from the storm's impact.
Timeline
Hurricane Lowell occurred from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9, 2026.
Applications for physical damage loans are due by Dec. 7, 2026.
Economic injury loan applications must be submitted by July 7, 2027.
Seasonal Patterns
This deployment follows the established framework of the Small Business Administration federal disaster loan program. The effort provides a standardized recovery path for local organizations that mirrors past responses to severe tropical weather events.
Eligible nonprofits should visit the official portal to begin the request process. Organizations can also contact the SBA National Support Network Center at 866-SBA-HELP for assistance with application documentation.
The takeaway
Nonprofits should gather all documentation regarding property damage and revenue losses immediately to ensure timely filing. Early submission helps organizations secure necessary funds before the respective December and July deadlines.
What happens next
Eligible nonprofits must submit physical damage applications by Dec. 7, 2026, and economic injury applications by July 7, 2027.
Further reading
Find more details on local relief efforts in our Hawaii Emergency Response section.
More information
Submit your request through the online disaster loan application.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Maui Now | Hawaii News | Local Maui News and Information | Hawaii News.
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