Assistance Listing 59.008
Disaster Assistance Loans
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Assistance Listing 59.008, “Disaster Assistance Loans,” is a federal program administered by SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. It provides direct loan assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $5.1B in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Not a competitive grantThis program provides direct loan rather than competitive grants. There is usually no grant application to submit. calculated by GrantsJunction
- Funding up 268% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed +268% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
To provide loans to the survivors of declared disasters for uninsured or otherwise uncompensated physical damage and economic injury.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 59.008
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Small Business Person
Eligible applicants must have suffered physical property loss or economic injury as a result of a disaster which occurred in an area declared by the President or SBA. They must also demonstrate an ability and willingness to repay the loan. Business concerns, charitable and private nonprofit organizations and individuals are eligible to apply for assistance.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Additional information provided on SBA's website at www.sba.gov/Disaster.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 59.008. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 59.008?
59.008 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Disaster Assistance Loans.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 59.008?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Individual Type and Small Business Person. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 59.008 provide?
The agency reported $5,100,535,773 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.