SBA Offers Relief to Small Businesses and Nonprofits Impacted by Grand Canyon Flooding

This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations experiencing economic losses from the recent flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park. The disaster declaration , issued on October 13, covers Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona, as well as Kane and San Juan Counties in Utah. As a result, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is now open to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and private nonprofit organizations with financial losses directly tied to the flooding. These loans help cover working capital needs and operating expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred. Importantly, applicants may qualify even if their business or nonprofit did not sustain physical damage. For additional information or to begin an application, please click here , 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 may dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The deadline to submit economic injury applications is July 13, 2027. “If your business or nonprofit experienced challenges caused by the flooding, I encourage you to review this avenue of assistance from the SBA. The EIDL program offers eligible applicants low-interest loans, which can help offset losses from this tragic disaster,” said Rep. Crane . “Although it’s been a difficult period for park staff, gateway communities, and local businesses, my team and I are committed to doing everything we can to assist with the recovery effort. Between this week’s announcement and recent Senate action on the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 , I’m hopeful we can help deliver long-term stability to this cherished place.”