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ROSS Rapid Response Program

Department of Housing and Urban Development · PIH-ROSS-26-001

158 days left

Award Range

$112.5K – $250K

Expected Awards

Deadline

January 25, 2027

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

ROSS Rapid Response Program. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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... $112,500-$250,000 per award; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other eligible entities, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Public And Indian Housing Authorities

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible Applicants Include: a
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2027-01-25

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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)

Who Can Apply

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

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public And Indian Housing Authorities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $112.5K
Maximum Award: $250K
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: January 26, 2026

Application Deadline: January 25, 2027 (158 days remaining)

No Explanation

Agency Contact

For questions about GrantSolutions, you may contact help@grantsolutions.gov For questions about your ROSS RRP Application, you may contact ROSS-PIH@hud.gov.

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