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ROSS Rapid Response Program

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Deadline
January 25, 2027No Explanation
Award size
$112,500 to $250,000About 20 awards
Matching funds
RequiredYou must contribute some of the cost
Fit for small groups
Good fit for small groups

In plain language

This grant helps organizations provide urgent services to people in HUD-assisted housing during emergencies. It pays for service coordination and limited direct help. The money can be used for things like disaster relief and health crises.

The money can pay for

  • Service coordination
  • Limited direct services
  • Disaster relief
  • Health crisis support

Who can apply

Nonprofits, public housing authorities, Native American tribal governments, and other eligible organizations can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Good fit for small groups. This grant is a good fit for small community nonprofits that help people in housing emergencies and can meet the matching funds requirement.

Before you apply

  • Matching funds are required
  • Application deadline is January 25, 2027
  • Eligibility includes specific types of organizations
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

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From the official listing

The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) awards one-time assistance via a cost-reimbursable grant for service coordination and limited direct services for residents of HUD-assisted housing. The RRP utilizes a simplified application process to promote local leadership and flexibility in addressing urgent social needs caused by unanticipated emergencies. Examples of these emergencies can include but are not limited to: • Natural disasters (e.g., wildfires or hurricanes) • Public health crises (e.g., gun violence, community-level contamination or environmental hazards) • Economic disruptions (e.g., closure of a major employment center that employs residents at the target site)

Opportunity number
PIH-ROSS-26-001
Posted
January 26, 2026
Eligible applicants
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see eligibility details)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Eligibility details
Eligible Applicants Include: a. Public housing authority (PHA) or Indian housing authority b. Nonprofit, including a PHA affiliate or instrumentality, with or without a 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than an institution of higher education c. Resident associations (RA) with either locally incorporated nonprofit status, (usually designated by the State) or an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit status d. Multifamily owner e. Native American tribal government (Federally recognized) f. Indian tribe as defined in Section 4(13) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C. 4103) g. Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) as defined in section 4(22) of NAHASDA h. Faith-based organization
Assistance listing
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators
Agency contact
Department of Housing and Urban Development
202-402-2440
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