Information Session: SBA EIDL Disaster Loans (Garden Grove Hazmat Incident)
Learn about the SBA EIDL Disaster Loans for Businesses Impacted by the Garden Grove Hazmat Incident
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are now available to help eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations offset economic losses related to the Garden Grove Hazmat Incident (May 21 to May 29).
To help you understand eligibility, the application process, and how these funds can support your recovery, we invite you to join our upcoming webinar, brought to you by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC (OCIE SBDC).
Assistance available in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean (as needed).
What you will learn:
- Who is eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
- How EIDL funds can be used (working capital, payroll, rent, accounts payable, fixed debts)
- How to apply and what documents you may need
- Where to get one-on-one help
Key program details:
- Assistance up to $2 million
- Interest rates as low as 4% for businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofits
- Terms up to 30 years
- No interest and no payments due for 12 months from the first disbursement
- Available even if your business had no physical damage, as long as you experienced economic injury
In-Person Help: SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC)
Starting Tuesday, June 16, SBA representatives will be available to answer questions and assist with applications.
Business Recovery Center
Euclid Office Building, First Floor
12966 Euclid St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Note: Closed Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment: https://appointment.sba.gov
Apply and Get More Information
Apply online: https://www.sba.gov/disaster
SBA Customer Service Center: (800) 659-2955
Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Relay (7-1-1) for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability
EIDL application deadline: March 11, 2027
