# ROSS Rapid Response Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pih-ross-26-001-ross-rapid-response-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361206

> Department of Housing and Urban Development is offering grants of up to $250,000 (at least $112,500) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 20 awards. Applications close on January 25, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PIH-ROSS-26-001 |
| Agency | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | January 25, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $112,500 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 14.870 |

## 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
- 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

## What the grant funds

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)

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for ROSS Rapid Response Program?

Department of Housing and Urban Development accepts applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for ROSS Rapid Response Program?

Closes January 25, 2027 (86 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each.