2023 Salmon Fishery Closure – U.S. Small Business Association Loan Disaster Assistance

Measuring an adipose fin-clipped Chinook salmon taken in the commercial fishery. CDFW photo by G. Ghrist

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced they are offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses economically impacted by the 2023 California Salmon Fishery Closure that occurred from April 6 through October 31. Eligibility for assistance is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. The deadline to apply is Aug. 29, 2024.