U.S. Repatriation (93.579)

 

Program

93.579 U.S. Repatriation

 

Federal Agency

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Authorization

Social Security Act, Section 1113; 24 U.S.C. 9.

 

Program Number

93.579

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To provide temporary assistance, care, and treatment for individuals after their return to the United States from travel in a foreign country due to physical or mental illness, destitution, or because of war, the threat of war, or a similar crisis.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

The International Social Service (ISS) provides assistance, money, food, shelter, clothing and transportation. Repatriates agree to repay costs to Federal government.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Eligibility must be certified by an international social service organization with expertise in mental health, child welfare, and the criminal justice system.

Beneficiary Eligibility

U.S. citizens abroad.

Credentials/Documentation

Applicants submit a signed SF 424 to the Department of Health and Human Services. This document includes a detailed program description and budget.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage by E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

ACF discretionary grants procedures.

Award Procedure

Grants are awarded through ACF discretionary grants procedures.

Deadlines

Listed in the Federal Register.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

There are four continuation years.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

This is a 5 year project period.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program and financial reports are due on a semi-annual schedule.

Audits

Subsumed in Departmental audit procedures.

Records

Not applicable.

 

Program Accomplishments

Assistance was provided to 170 persons in fiscal year 2002. In fiscal year 2003, approximately 175 persons will be assisted.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-1501-0-1-609.

Obligations

(Grant) FY 02 $1,000,000; FY 03 est $1,000,000; and FY 04 est $1,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The only one cooperative agreement is awarded at $833,662.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

45 CFR 211-212. A brochure entitled "Temporary Assistance for Repatriates" is available from the Headquarters Office at no charge.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Marta Brenden. Telephone: (202) 205-3589. Use the same number for FTS.

Web Site Address

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr

 

Examples of Funded Projects

There is one cooperative agreement with ISS USA.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Listed in the Federal Register Notice.