Assistance to Torture Victims (93.604)
Program
93.604 Assistance to Torture Victims
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Torture Victims of Relief Act of 1998, Public Law 105-320; Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999, Public Law 106-87.
Program Number
93.604
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide services and rehabilitation for victims of torture, with a special emphasis on timely and appropriate services to asylum applicants entering the United States that have been recent victims of torture. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) will provide a comprehensive program of support for domestic centers and programs for victims of torture.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Allowable services include treatment, social and legal services, provision of research and training to health care providers to enable them to treat the physical and psychological effects of torture. ORR funding will provide direct services to victims of torture, including services for rehabilitation, and social and legal services. ORR will support training to health care professionals to enable them to recognize and treat the physical and psychological effects of torture. A portion will be used for identifying and sharing best practices in rehabilitation services among health care professionals through conferences and professional symposia.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are public or private organizations and institutions.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals and families that have suffered torture will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372. There will be no application and award process. All appropriated funds are committed to current programs.
Application Procedure
Not applicable.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Renewals or extensions require additional appeals.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
All awards will end 9/29/2004.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Progress reports and financial reports are required on a semi-annual basis. Final program and financial reports summarizing the activities and accomplishments of the project in relation to the approved goals and objectives are also required.
Audits
Periodic audits are made as part of the system of financial management and internal control to meet terms and conditions of grants and other agreements. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Grant recipients are required to keep all financial business and programs reports necessary for program review and audit to insure that funds have been expended in accordance with the regulations, grant terms, and conditions of this program.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2002, 26 grants. In fiscal year 2003, 26 grants. Approximately, 1,200 torture victims are being served in fiscal year 2003.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1503-0-1-609.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $9,935,000; FY 03 est $9,935,000; and FY 04 est $10,000.000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$98,000 to $550,000; $324,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
93.576, Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary Grants.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
For information, contact Marta Brenden, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 8th Floor West, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone: (202)205-3589; FAX (202) 401-1022.
Web Site Address
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr
Examples of Funded Projects
Twenty-one projects provided a combination of physical, psychological and social services according to the individuals needs. If legal services are needed, most clients are referred to legal resources. Four projects provided legal services to victims of torture and when needed by the clients make referrals for the physical, psychological and social services. One project provided technical assistance to all the grantees and other projects that provide assistance to victims of torture. The assistance is in the form of training institutes, onsite visits, and consultation by telephone.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Notice of the criteria for awarding funds is published in the Federal Register or other program announcement for each type of demonstration. See the information contact section for more information.
