Assistance for Torture Victims

Objective

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) funds the Services for Survivors of Torture Program which includes Direct Services for Survivors of Torture (DS SOT) funding opportunity and Technical Assistance to Survivors of Torture Program (TA SOT) funding opportunity. The aim of DS SOT is to help survivors and their families overcome the severe, pervasive, and long-lasting effects of torture and achieve sustained physical, social, emotional, and economic well-being. To achieve this aim, ORR seeks to 1) increase survivors' access to and engagement with effective, holistic, strengths-based, trauma-informed services; and 2) to maintain and grow a strong national network of trained service providers. The aim of TA SOT grant award is to fund a healing torture and trauma initiative that includes 1) a national center to coordinate education, training, and research efforts, and 2) a strong national network of organizations serving survivors of torture.

Who Can Apply

• Local
• State
• Tribal
• Small Business Person
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• For-Profit Organization
• Nonprofit Organization

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards. Eligibility is open to the following types of entities: State governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher education; nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; for profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.

Who Benefits

• Refugee

The Services for Survivors of Torture program serves individuals and families, including U.S. citizens, who have suffered torture in a foreign country and are currently residing in the U.S.

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Grant

Program Contact

daniel.singer@acf.hhs.gov
(202) 436-5680