Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program – Fiscal Year 2026
🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for public housing authorities and resident organizations to fund service coordinators who provide supportive services to public housing residents, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence. PHAs with public housing programs can apply to hire or expand service coordinator positions. Eligible activities include case management, financial literacy, job training referrals, mental health support coordination, and connection to community resources. Applicants must serve public housing residents and demonstrate capacity to operate the position for at least 12 months. Geographic scope is nationwide, and recipients may be public housing authorities, resident organizations, and cooperatives managing public housing units.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Apr 21, 2026 Applications open
- Sep 28, 2026 Application deadline in 73 days
- Apr 30, 2027 Award announced
- Jun 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) program is designed to assist residents of Public and Indian Housing make progress towards economic and housing self-sufficiency by addressing the educational, professional and health barriers they face. Self-sufficiency is defined as an individual’s ability to support their household by maintaining financial, housing, and personal/family stability. To achieve self-sufficiency, an individual moves along a continuum towards economic independence and stability; such movement is facilitated by the achievement of individual educational, professional, and health-related goals.
To help residents make progress towards self-sufficiency, HUD provides ROSS-SC grant funding to eligible applicants to hire a Service Coordinator who assesses the needs of Public and Indian housing residents and links them to local training and supportive services that will enable participants to move along the self-sufficiency continuum. In the case of elderly/residents with disabilities, the Service Coordinator also links them to congregate and other supportive services which enable them to age/remain in place in addition to providing other desired training and supportive services which are made available to other residents. In addition, with the ROSS-SC grant, HUD provides funding for grantees to provide direct services to further support the work of the ROSS-SC and ultimately, the goals of the ROSS program.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing the coordinator position, resident needs, and service delivery model
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of resident input or needs assessment
- Letters of support from community partners, employers, and training providers
- Job description for the service coordinator position
- PHA's organizational capacity documentation and financial health summary
- Certification of consistency with the Consolidated Plan (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- 📧 ross-pih@hud.gov
- 📞 (800) 955-2232
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 14.870 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$816,750
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$816,750
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$816,750
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$816,750
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$816,750
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$816,750
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$816,749
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$815,418
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$748,372
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$747,326
Top States by Funding
- NY 12 awards $6.6M
- OH 9 awards $4.9M
- TX 7 awards $4.3M
- PA 8 awards $4.0M
- NJ 9 awards $3.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 14.870). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 est. | $35,000,000 | |
| 2019 | $30,781,000 | |
| 2020 | $37,045,000 | |
| 2021 | $34,208,000 | |
| 2022 | $33,416,849 | |
| 2023 | $30,556,772 | |
| 2024 est. | $39,696,716 | |
| 2025 est. | $35,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for ROSS-SC funding?
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), resident organizations, and other organizations operating public housing programs can apply. You must have residents in public housing that would benefit from service coordination.
What activities does this grant fund?
This program funds salary and benefits for service coordinators who provide case management, financial literacy education, employment assistance, health and wellness services, youth programs, and connection to community resources.
When is the application deadline?
The exact deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 has not been specified. Typically, HUD releases deadlines 4-8 weeks before the application closes. Check Grants.gov and HUD's website regularly for updates.
How much funding can we request?
Typical ROSS-SC awards range from $50,000 to $200,000+ annually depending on the size and needs of the housing authority, though exact figures vary by competition and available funds.
What makes an application competitive?
Strong applications demonstrate clear need within resident populations, describe specific coordinator duties, show resident input in program design, document partnerships with community organizations, and present realistic budgets and timelines.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start with your resident population data: clearly document how many residents would benefit and what barriers to self-sufficiency they face
- Partner with local nonprofits and employers early—strong letters of support from job training programs and social service providers strengthen competitiveness
- Describe the coordinator role in detail: what will they do daily, how many residents will they serve, and what specific outcomes do you expect
- Include resident voice in your application—survey or focus group data showing resident support for a coordinator position carries significant weight
- Budget realistically for the full cost of employment (salary, benefits, training, workspace, supplies) and explain how you'll sustain the position beyond the grant period if needed
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants often underestimate the complexity of the coordinator role or fail to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of their resident population's needs. Another common issue is weak community partnerships—HUD wants evidence that the coordinator will connect residents to actual services, not work in isolation. Applications lacking a clear sustainability plan or showing insufficient resident engagement in program development are less competitive.
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