Imelda Assistance Fund doles out first grants for flood victims

The Imelda Assistance Fund, created to meet the needs of those impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda, released its first grant funds Nov. 26.

The first round of grants — totaling $310,000 — were awarded to six nonprofit organizations to provide support services for Imelda flood victims, according to a Nov. 26 press release. The grantees were selected based on their track records during Hurricane Harvey, their presences in the hardest-hit areas during Tropical Storm Imelda and other criteria,…