US grant · Department of Housing and Urban Development
ROSS Rapid Response Program
$112,500 to $250,000 Closes January 25, 2027
Official listing and how to apply Full funding notice
Source: Grants.gov · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
|---|---|
| Part of | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Opportunity number | PIH-ROSS-26-001 |
| Amount per award | $112,500 to $250,000 |
| Opens | January 26, 2026 |
| Closes | January 25, 2027 (76 days left) |
| Who can apply | Government, Nonprofits, Other (see listing), Tribal organizations |
| Applicant types listed | 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; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| State or area | Nationwide |
| Cost sharing or match | Required |
| Application detail | No Explanation |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Grants.gov |
| Last checked | November 10, 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Grants.gov:
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)
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
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