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93.604 ASSISTANCE FOR TORTURE VICTIMS

(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.

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 non-profit
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

Not applicable.

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

FY 05, and FY 06: The 27 grantees are primarily non-profit
organizations providing treatment, social and legal services, and
conducting research and training to health care providers to enable them
to treat the physical and psychological effects of torture. FY 07: upon
availability of funding, current services will be continued in the area of
medical and psychological treatment, and social and legal services and
rehabilitation services.

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 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and
Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial
assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a
program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that
expend less than $500,000 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.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification

75-1503-0-1-609.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 05 $9,618,000; FY 06 est $9,491,00; and FY 07
est $9,449,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$150,705 to $440,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In FY 2005, ORR provided 27 awards to service this
population. There were 2 contracts, and 1 interagency agreement.
Approximately 5,500 victims of torture were served. In FY 2006, ORR
awarded 27 new awards, 1 contract, and 1 interagency agreement. In FY
2007, ORR expects to award 27 grants, 1 contract, and 1 interagency
agreement.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE

None.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

For information, contact Carl Rubenstein, 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)205-5933; FAX (202) 401-5772.

Web Site Address

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

RELATED PROGRAMS

93.576, Refugee and Entrant Assistance_Discretionary
Grants.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS

Projects provided a combination of physical, psychological
and social services according to the needs of the victims. Victims in need
of legal services are referred to legal resources. The legal projects
provide legal services to victims of torture and, as a result, clients
found to be in need of medical attention are timely referred for physical,
psychological and social services. One project provides technical
assistance and training to grantees.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS

Notice of the criteria for awarding funds is no longer
published in the Federal Register. Please refer to the information contact
section for more information.

General Services Administration
Office of Chief Acquisition
Officer
Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR)