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ROSS Rapid Response Program

Department of Housing and Urban Development Nonprofit eligible

Looking for community development funding? Department of Housing and Urban Development is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jan 25, 2027. It provides awards up to $113K–$250K.

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Deadline
Jan 25, 2027
Award amount
Up to $113K–$250K
Expected awards
20
Posted
Jan 26, 2026
Opportunity number
PIH-ROSS-26-001
CFDA
14.870

Opportunity description

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

  • 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
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

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

Funding

Award floor
$113K
Award ceiling
$250K

Agency contact

Department of Housing and Urban Development

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

Next steps to apply

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