FEDERAL

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Children and Families
Direct Services for Survivors of Torture 

Eligibility: State and local governments, public and private colleges and universities, public housing authorities, nonprofits and for-profits 

Funding Available: $10 million for 30 awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 each 

Deadline: June 24, 2015

Description: The grantees will provide direct services to refugees, asylum seekers, asylees, certain immigrant classes and United States citizens who have been tortured on foreign soil. Applicants must propose a comprehensive approach to address the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of survivors of torture in a culturally linguistic, competent and collaborative manner. Activities can include occupational and legal services.

Contact Information: Jewel Roberts, Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families; phone: 202-205-9557; email: jewel.roberts@acf.hhs.gov

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