Sep 12th 2008, 10:28

Red Cross 9/11 Recovery Grants Still Available

The American Red Cross created the September 11 Recovery Program (SRP) to provide long-term services to people directly affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The SRP recovery grants began in December 2003 and will end in December this year. Here are the available recovery grants:

1. Access to recovery services

These one-year grants support organizations and programs focusing on hard-to-reach survivors of the 9/11 attacks. They mainly serve immigrant and low-income families whose culture and/or language has separated them from mainstream social help services. At present, 22 related organizations are receiving recovery grants.

2. Health diagnosis and treatment

These two-year grants pay for the diagnosis and treatment of rescue, recovery and cleanup workers of Ground Zero, who are experiencing physical and respiratory problems related to the 9/11 attacks. 7 organizations are receiving grants from this funding.

3. Lower Manhattan community recovery

There are 8 organizations receiving these one-year grants, which are helping lower Manhattan neighborhoods recover from the World Trade Center collapse. They keep residents informed of various development activities and strengthening procedures which allow them to provide their input on the improvisation and stability of their neighborhoods.

4. Mental health and wellness

These grants, currently supporting 51 organizations, provide a wide range of programs regarding mental health and wellness to survivors of the 9/11 attacks, as well as special training for the professionals who help them.

5. Youth recovery and resilience

These grants help children and adolescents recover from the trauma of the 9/11 attacks, and build resilience in specialized programs where they live, play and learn. Some of the programs use mental health approaches to those in need, while others use a variety of proven techniques to support emotional development such as art, drama and music therapy. There are 41 organizations benefiting from these grants.

6. Strategic opportunities

There are grants which do not fall under the designated areas of funding, but still respond directly to the evolving needs of 9/11 survivors. There are 7 organizations receiving these grants.

As of June 2006, 118 non-profit partners awarded $89.9 million in grants. To know how these grants can help you, visit your local Red Cross chapter or go to www.redcross.org.

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