Minnesota's small businesses are now eligible for the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program and can apply online. Forms to Fill Out FIRST.SBA takes real estate as collateral when it is available. How do I apply for an SBA EIDL? Create an account in the MySBA Loan Portal (lending.sba. Gov) to monitor your loan status or to make payments. Under the guaranty program, the lender provides all of the money. Throughout its history, the SBA's EIDL program has provided funds to organizations during federally declared disasters. 2) Complete the SBA loan application. •. If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).