Gov. Jim Doyle has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared a state of disaster for Fond du Lac County. FCEDC will continue to pass along information regarding programs that can assist local businesses.
Federal Disaster Aid: A FEMA recovery center is expected to open in or near Fond du Lac County. For assistance, call or 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or go to http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm. FEMA disaster aid to businesses is in the form of long-term, low-interest loans administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Detailed information on how to apply for aid is found at: http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/businessesofallsizes/index.html. SBA representatives will be on site at the recovery center also.
For the self-employed, the following information may be helpful: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dwd/newsreleases/2008/0619_additional_dua_benefits.pdf
For arts organizations, the Americans for the Arts Emergency Relief Funds offers assistance. You must be a non-profit arts agency: http://ww3.artsusa.org/get_involved/emergency_relief_fund/001.asp
For dental offices or non-profits that provide dental services, here is some helpful information: http://www.adafoundation.org/ada/adaf/grants/index.asp
FCEDC is offering low-interest loans up to $5,000 for small businesses affected by the flooding. More information and the application can be found at the link below:
Information on FCEDC Disaster Recover MicroLoan Program (site link)
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