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SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL)

Low-interest federal disaster loan for Maine small businesses that suffer economic injury when an essential employee or owner-operator is called to active military duty; provides up to $2 million to cover operating costs the business cannot meet during the deployment; particularly relevant to Maine Air National Guard and Coast Guard Reserve communities.

About this program

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Eligibility

Maine-based small businesses where an essential employee or owner is ordered to active military duty as a Reservist or Guard member, and the business suffers economic injury as a direct result.

Requirements

  • Maine-based small business
  • Essential employee or owner ordered to active military duty
  • Demonstrate economic injury resulting from the deployment