Disaster grants are made available when the Idaho Office of Emergency Management requests through FEMA, and the President of the United States declares, a major disaster or emergency. Based on the extent of damage and declaration type, assistance may be available to State, Tribal and local governments, certain private non-profit organizations, and/or individuals, with the goal of quick and efficient recovery from the event.
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Disaster Assistance Program is one of the federal government’s primary sources of financial assistance to help individuals and households recover and rebuild from a major disaster. In many cases, homeowners and renters find that they need assistance from both programs to support their recovery.
SBA offers long-term, low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters.
Active Declarations
On June 10, President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration to help three Idaho counties and areas affected by a severe storm in April. State, Local, Tribal, or Territorial (SLTT) government agencies, and certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations in Idaho, Lewis, and Shoshone Counties may be eligible for disaster related costs under the FEMA Public Assistance Program.
The SBA issued an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Idaho on July 12, 2024. The EIDL will provide aid to businesses impacted by the Teton Pass landslide and closure of Highway 22 that began June 8, 2024.
The SBA issued an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Idaho on Oct. 8, 2024. The EIDL will provide aid to businesses impacted by the wildfires, including the Bench Lake and Wapiti Fires that began July 11.
The SBA issued an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the State of Idaho on Dec. 10, 2024. Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to small nonfarm businesses in seven Idaho counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in Custer County that began Oct. 8.
Recovery Section Contact
Recovery Section Chief
Jarod Dick
(208) 258-6515
jdick@imd.idaho.gov