Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators

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ROSS Rapid Response Program Deadline: Jan 25, 2027 · up to $250K

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)

$35M FY2025

$46M

FY16

$46M

FY17

$35M

FY18*

$30.8M

FY19

$37M

FY20

$34.2M

FY21

$33.4M

FY22

$30.6M

FY23

$39.7M

FY24*

$35M

FY25*

* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 14.870 (USAspending.gov).

Boston Housing Authority $816,750
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority $816,750
Providence Housing Authority $816,750
Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority $816,750
Chicago Housing Authority $816,750
Detroit Housing Commission $816,750
Dallas Housing Authority $816,749
New York City Housing Authority $815,418
Housing Authority Of City Of Houston $748,372
Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation $747,326

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 HUD expects to make between 120-150 award in the amount of approximately 40 million to grantees that assist residents achieve self-sufficiency and to move along a continuum towards economic independence and achieve their educational and professional goals.

Between 2017 through 2023, the ROSS program served a total of 135,167 ROSS participants, including 44 percent who were elderly (25,657) and/or individuals with disabilities (29,803), and 63 percent were work-able adults (77,169) or youth (4,213).

FY2025 HUD expects to make between 120-150 awards in the amount of approximately 40 million to grantees that assist residents achieve self-sufficiency and to move along a continuum towards economic independence and achieve their educational and professional goals. Between 2017 through 2023, ROSS Service Coordinators provided case management services to 87 percent of elders and people with disabilities and to 73 percent of work-able adults, including comprehensive needs assessments and links to other services. A total of 8,398 participants attained a degree, and 4,497 individuals enrolled in an educational program.

Program Objective

To address the economic and housing self-sufficiency needs of public and Indian housing residents by providing grant-funded service coordinators who link residents to the supportive services they need in order to achieve economic and housing self-sufficiency; and for elderly/disabled residents to continue to age/reside in place and avoid costlier forms of care.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Public nonprofits
Other public organizations
Federally recognized tribes
Native American organizations

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs), resident councils, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities supported by residents, PHAs, or tribes. Applicants must demonstrate a 25% match or in-kind donations from applicant or partner organizations.

Beneficiaries

Individuals, families, children, youth, adults, as well as elderly/persons with disabilities who are residents of conventional public or Indian housing are eligible to receive benefits from the ROSS program.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

HUD provides the application and standard forms for this program in the application package on grants.gov. Applicants can search by CFDA number 14.870 for the application each year.

Award Procedure

HUD will review applications in accordance with selection criteria in the NOFO published on grants.gov.

Decision Timeline

Approval: From 120 to 180 days

Processing of applications and selection of successful applicants will be undertaken by HUD. HUD will make the final selection and obligate funds.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Grant funds may be used for the salary of Service Coordinator positions, with some administrative and training funds.

Matching Requirements

Matching requirements are mandatory.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required

Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

Subpart B — General Provisions
Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
Subpart F — Audit Requirements