SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

How it works

Kankakee County’s homepage says Kankakee County is a primary county for Illinois Declaration 21493 and may be eligible for SBA financial assistance. The notice specifically describes Economic Injury Disaster Loans as working-capital loans for small businesses and private nonprofits that need help recovering from financial losses caused by the declared disaster.

What the money covers

The page says the loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that were not paid because of the disaster. It also states that businesses may qualify regardless of whether they suffered property damage.

Amounts and matching

The notice says Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available up to $2 million.

How to apply

The county page directs survivors to SBA.gov/disaster, and provides SBA contact options by phone at (800) 659-2955 or by email at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. It also notes that people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Timing and deadlines

The page states that the application deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is January 11, 2027.