ROSS Rapid Response Program
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering the ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP), a federal grant designed to provide one-time assistance for service coordination and limited direct services to residents of HUD-assisted housing facing urgent social needs due to unforeseen emergencies. This program aims to address critical situations such as natural disasters, public health crises, and economic disruptions through a simplified application process that encourages local leadership and flexibility. Eligible applicants include public housing authorities, nonprofits, resident associations, multifamily owners, and tribal governments, with grant amounts ranging from $112,500 to $250,000 and an expected 20 awards to be made. Interested parties can find more information and submit inquiries via the ROSS Program Office Mailbox at ROSS-PIH@hud.gov, with applications due by January 25, 2027.
Eligible Applicants
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