Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Rhode Island

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for Rhode Island following the historic snowstorm that impacted the state from February 22–24, 2026.

This declaration makes low-interest federal disaster loans available to eligible organizations that experienced economic losses as a result of the storm.

 Eligible Applicants

•    Small businesses

•    Small agricultural cooperatives

•    Small businesses engaged in aquaculture

•    Most private nonprofit organizations of all sizes

 Eligible Rhode Island Counties

•    Kent County

•    Providence County

•    Bristol County

•    Newport County

•    Washington County

Contiguous counties in Connecticut and Massachusetts are also included under the federal declaration.

What the Loans Can Be Used For

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) provide working capital to help eligible organizations meet ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met because of the disaster. These loans are intended to help businesses and nonprofits maintain operations and recover from the long-term economic impacts of the storm.

March 10, 2027

Business Recovery Center Representatives from the SBA will be available to assist applicants at:

East Greenwich Police Department
Community Room
176 First Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818 

Hours of Operation

•    June 12: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

•    Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

•    Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Business Recovery Center will be open through June 26, 2026.

How to Apply

Online applications may be submitted through the SBA Disaster Loan Portal:

https://lending.sba.gov [lending.sba.gov]