ROSS Rapid Response Program
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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)
Grant Summary
ROSS Rapid Response Program is a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant providing $113K to $250K for nonprofit, tribal government, municipality. Applications are due 2027-01-25 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- 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
How to Apply
$113K–$250K
2027-01-25
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for ROSS Rapid Response Program from Department of Housing and Urban Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Housing and Urban Development before the deadline.
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ROSS Rapid Response Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the ROSS Rapid Response Program?
ROSS Rapid Response Program is offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development and is generally open to nonprofit, tribal government, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the ROSS Rapid Response Program provide?
ROSS Rapid Response Program provides between $113K and $250K per award from Department of Housing and Urban Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the ROSS Rapid Response Program deadline?
Applications for ROSS Rapid Response Program are due 2027-01-25 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the ROSS Rapid Response Program?
To apply for ROSS Rapid Response Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Housing and Urban Development.