1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20523-0008. Provides and coordinates U.S. humanitarian assistance to victims of natural disasters and complex emergencies in foreign countries. Provides humanitarian, non-food assistance, primarily through grants to NGOs, but also sends relief commodities and disaster management teams. Provides assistance to internally displaced persons, but can also fund relief projects for refugees. Produces situation reports on most major disasters and complex emergencies.
Office also funds prevention, mitigation, and preparedness activities.