The fund, established this month to provide assistance to Richmond residents who were impacted by the water crisis, received 2,200 applicants over the weekend, officials said.
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Richmond officials on Monday morning announced they had paused applications to the city’s water crisis relief fund, as the available funds had been “fully committed” four days after the program launched.
The fund, established this month to provide assistance to Richmond residents and business owners who were financially impacted by the six-day water crisis, received 2,200 applicants over the weekend, officials said in a Monday news release.
Those applicants are being “verified for eligibility,” according to the release. Applicants are eligible for up to $2,500 in relief, and should hear back from officials in 10 to 15 business days.
