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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded New Mexico private nonprofit organizations of the Sept. 9 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the South Fork Fire, Salt Fire and flooding that began June 17. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance.

According to Sánchez, eligible private nonprofits of any size may apply for SBA federal disaster loans of up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize disaster damage from occurring in the future.

In addition, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help eligible private nonprofits meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the private nonprofit suffered any property damage. Private nonprofits have until April 11, 2025, to apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan.

These low-interest federal disaster loans are available in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba and San Juan counties and the Mescalero Apache Tribe.

The interest rate is 3.25 percent with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the first disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

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Friday August 9^th 2PM-4PM Tribal Office entrance (glass double doors)

Friday August 16^th 2PM-4PM Tribal Office entrance (glass double doors)

Checks with an address from Mescalero, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Tularosa, and Alamogordo will be available for distribution on August 9^th and August 16^th. All other checks will be mailed on August 9^th and August 16^th.

There is still time to turn in the application if you haven’t done so. The deadline is August 16, 2024. Click the link to download the Early Childhood /Back to School Assistant Application: https://mescaleroapachetribe.com/wp-content/uploads/Front_Office_20240717_174726.pdf

Call the Accounting Department at 575-464-9251 for more questions or concerns. Thank you!

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GED Classes start on August 13th in the Activity Hall across the HR Office at the Tribal Offices. Call 575-464-9202 for more info!

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Summer grocery benefits program provides $120 per child 

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) distributed new SUN Bucks EBT cards, a grocery benefits program designed to help families during the summer months. New SUN Bucks cards are being mailed to families who will receive a payment of $120 per child. 

“Summer should be a time of joy and growth for our children, not a time of worry about where their next meal will come from,” said Kari Armijo, Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “SUN Bucks will help bridge the gap, ensuring families have the resources to keep their kids healthy and thriving.” 

SUN Bucks provides $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy groceries, ensuring children have access to nutritious food even when they are not receiving free or reduced-price meals at school. Most families will receive these benefits automatically, while some parents or guardians will need to apply. 

HCA estimates that about 275,000 K-12 students will benefit from this new program. In addition to free meals available at summer meal sites, the SUN Bucks program aims to support families by stretching their grocery budgets during these months. 

SUN Bucks benefits will be issued to school-aged children ages 5 through 18 who were active on SNAP (food assistance), TANF (cash assistance), and most types of Children’s Medicaid from July 1, 2023, to August 1, 2024.  

If you do not receive your SUN Bucks card by August 30, 2024, visit summerebtnm.org for more information on eligibility requirements. For families who need to apply, the SUN Bucks application deadline is August 15, 2024. 

“Our goal is to ensure that every child in New Mexico has access to the nutrition they need to succeed, both in and out of school,” said Arsenio Romero, Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Public Education Department. “The SUN Bucks program is critical in supporting our families and communities throughout New Mexico.” 

Who qualifies automatically? 

Your student may be automatically eligible for SUN Bucks if: 

• They have received free or reduced meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP). 
• Their school reports them as homeless, a migrant, or in foster care. 
• They received SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF (cash assistance) anytime during the school year. 

If your child is automatically eligible, you will receive a notice in the mail informing you of their eligibility, and no further action is required. 

What to do if your student does not automatically qualify 

You can apply for SUN Bucks if: 

• Your student attends an NSLP/SBP participating school. 
• There is no approved NSLP/SBP application on file with the school. 
• Your household income is less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Limit. 
• You reside in the state of New Mexico. 

Application Deadline 

The SUN Bucks application deadline is August 15, 2024. 

Apply Online: summerebtnm.org 

Apply by Mail: 

NMPED 

Attn: Summer EBT / SSWB 

300 Don Gaspar Ave. 

Santa Fe, NM 87501 

To learn more about SUN Bucks, visit the HCA website here. 

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