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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)
Funding Opportunity Number: PIH-ROSS-26-001. Assistance Listing: 14.870. Funding Instrument: G. Category: CD,DPR,ENV,HL. Award Amount: $113K – $250K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). 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 Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $113K – $250K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for ROSS Rapid Response Program are due January 25, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — ROSS Rapid Response Program is offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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