To provide a rapid lifesaving response to populations affected by hurricane melissa, ensuring that affected communities have timely access to safe shelter, protection, psychological aid, and water,…

The Department of State Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration awarded the International Organization for Migration $2.5 million on November 7, 2025, under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere (CFDA 19.518) to provide rapid lifesaving response to populations affected by Hurricane Melissa in Haiti through May 4, 2026. IOM will deliver safe shelter, protection, psychological aid, and water, sanitation, and hygiene services to affected communities. The award includes a modification requiring assessments addressing fraud risk and sexual exploitation or abuse. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

To provide a rapid lifesaving response to populations affected by hurricane melissa, ensuring that affected communities have timely access to safe shelter, protection, psychological aid, and water, sanitation, and hygiene services.