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ROSS Rapid Response Program

Department of Housing and Urban Development

At a glance

ROSS Rapid Response Program is an open federal grant opportunity from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Applications are due January 25, 2027. Individual awards are listed as $113K – $250K, with about 20 awards expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include federally recognized tribal governments, public & indian housing authorities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and others (see notice). Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 14.870 (Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted
Jan 26, 2026
Close date
Jan 25, 2027
Archive date
Feb 24, 2027
Award floor
$112,500
Award ceiling
$250,000
Est. total funding
Not specified
Expected awards
20
Cost sharing
Required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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)

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 14.870

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$39.7M
FY25$38.8M
FY26$40M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 14.870. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Department of Housing and Urban Development
202-402-2440

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “ROSS Rapid Response Program”?

According to the official notice, applications are due January 25, 2027. The notice adds: “No Explanation” Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “ROSS Rapid Response Program”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “ROSS Rapid Response Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $113k – $250k and the agency expects to make about 20 awards.

How do I apply for “ROSS Rapid Response Program”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PIH-ROSS-26-001), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.