OpenFederal grantPIH-ROSS-26-001

ROSS Rapid Response Program

Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCloses Jan 25, 2027(104 days left)$112,500 – $250,000

Does this fit your business?

This HUD program funds one-time, cost-reimbursable grants for service coordination and limited direct services for residents of HUD-assisted housing hit by emergencies like natural disasters, public health crises, or economic disruptions. It is for housing authorities, nonprofits, resident associations, multifamily owners, tribes, and faith-based organizations. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not bother applying.

Best for
Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, Resident associations and multifamily owners, Federally recognized tribes, NAHASDA tribes, and TDHEs
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Institutions of higher education, Organizations not serving residents of HUD-assisted housing
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community, social)
82
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (environment)
73
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Service coordination, Direct services, Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$112,500 – $250,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
January 25, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $112,500 to $250,000, with about 20 awards expected. The grant is cost-reimbursable and requires cost sharing.
Who can apply for this grant?
Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), resident associations with nonprofit status, multifamily owners, federally recognized tribal governments, NAHASDA tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities, and faith-based organizations.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The eligible applicant list covers housing authorities, nonprofits, resident associations, multifamily owners, tribes, and faith-based organizations. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply, and a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not on that list.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without IRS 501(c)(3) status may apply, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. Resident associations with locally incorporated nonprofit status or 501(c)(3) status also qualify.

Summary

One-time cost-reimbursable grants for service coordination and limited direct services for residents of HUD-assisted housing facing urgent needs from unanticipated emergencies such as natural disasters, public health crises, or economic disruptions. Eligible applicants include PHAs/IHAs, nonprofits, resident associations, multifamily owners, federally recognized tribes, NAHASDA tribes, TDHEs, and

About this grant

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

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

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

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Housing
  • Community development
  • Disaster recovery
  • Health
  • Environment

Program contact

Department of Housing and Urban Development202-402-2440

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