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ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant

HUD’s ROSS Rapid Response Program provides one-time, cost-reimbursable grants for service coordination and limited direct services benefiting residents of HUD-assisted housing when unanticipated emergencies create urgent social needs. Eligible applicants span housing authorities, nonprofits, resident associations, multifamily owners, specified tribal entities, and faith-based organizations. Strong fit centers on a clear emergency-to-resident-impact connection, activities within the program’s stated scope, eligibility, and capacity to meet cost-share and reimbursement requirements. Applicants should confirm detailed match, allowable-cost, documentation, and review requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Potential award

$112,500–$250,000

Time remaining

155 days

Application load

High effort

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Nonprofit status

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confirmed

Geography

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inferred

Organization size

No organization-size limit was captured.

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unclear

Program area

Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Environment, Health, Housing, Workforce Development

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inferred

Population served

No specific population was captured.

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unclear

Matching funds

Matching or cost-share funding is required.

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Registrations

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Exclusions

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

HUD intends to provide one-time, locally flexible assistance for service coordination and limited direct services addressing urgent social needs caused by unanticipated emergencies among residents of HUD-assisted housing.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The proposed beneficiaries are residents of HUD-assisted housing affected by an unanticipated emergency that has created urgent social needs. The emergency fits the program’s stated examples or is comparably unexpected and urgent; examples include natural disasters, public-health crises, environmental hazards or contamination, gun violence, and an economic disruption such as closure of a major employment center employing residents at the target site. Proposed assistance is limited to service coordination and limited direct services and is framed as a one-time response. The applicant clearly falls within a listed eligibility category, such as a PHA/IHA, nonprofit, resident association, multifamily owner, specified tribal entity or TDHE, or faith-based organization. The applicant can meet the required cost share and administer a cost-reimbursable award within the published award range of $112,500 to $250,000.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The evidence packet provides no formal review criteria or scoring rubric. Based on the program description and requirements, likely decision-relevant considerations are the connection between an unanticipated emergency and urgent needs of residents of HUD-assisted housing, alignment of activities with service coordination or limited direct services, applicant eligibility, and feasibility under the cost-share and cost-reimbursement terms.

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What this 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)

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Decision economics

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Award range: $112,500–$250,000
Total program funding: Not specified
Expected awards: 20
Geography: National
Cost share: Required
Assistance listing: Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements: 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
Submission system: Grants.gov
Attachments: ROSS Rapid Response Program
Contact: Department of Housing and Urban Development · 202-402-2440

Official deadline

January 25, 2027

High effort based on requirements currently captured.

December 26, 2026
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
January 4, 2027
Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.
January 11, 2027
Draft the narrative and detailed budget.
January 18, 2027
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
January 23, 2027
Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

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Verification: verified
Source: grants gov
Last checked: 8/23/2026, 8:51:10 AM
Content updated: 8/23/2026, 8:51:11 AM
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Material changes

8/23/2026
Updated eligibility, eligibility details.
8/22/2026
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8/21/2026
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8/20/2026
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8/19/2026
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8/18/2026
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8/17/2026
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8/16/2026
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8/15/2026
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8/14/2026
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8/13/2026
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant.

Is ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is January 25, 2027, with 155 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/23/2026.

How much funding does ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant provide?

ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant lists $112,500–$250,000 per award. HUD expects to make approximately 20 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant?

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); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities;… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant require matching funds?

Yes. A cost-share or matching requirement is recorded for ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant. Confirm the required percentage, eligible contribution types, documentation, and whether the commitment must be secured at submission—the current summary should not replace the official budget rules.

What should I prepare before applying to ROSS Rapid Response Program Grant?

High effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from January 25, 2027 using the preparation plan above.