The U.S. Small Business Administration recently reminded eligible Washington small businesses and nonprofit organizations in a news release to apply for federal disaster loans tied to the August 2025 White River Bridge closure before the upcoming June 22 deadline.
The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program offers low-interest working capital loans for businesses and nonprofits experiencing financial losses related to the closure, even if they did not suffer physical damage. Loans of up to $2 million are available, with interest rates starting at 4% for businesses and 3.625% for nonprofits.
The June deadline is followed by a 60-day grace period.
Businesses can apply online here.