To apply for an EIDL loan or advance, a business must complete an online application on the SBA website. Small nonfarm businesses in three Nevada counties and neighboring counties in California are now eligible to apply for lowinterest federal disaster loans.These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period. Types of Businesses That Qualify: • Small businesses. Satisfy the requirements in the first round and received PPP loans. The funds you get through an EIDL loan can be used for any business expenses utilities, insurance, etc. It has a 30-year amortization. You must be located in a declared disaster area and meet other eligibility criteria depending on the type of loan. How to use an SBA disaster loan.