ROSS Rapid Response Program
OpenDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Opportunity number PIH-ROSS-26-001
Closing date explanation: No Explanation
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- 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
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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
Description
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)
Funding
| Total program funding | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $112,500 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Category | Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Environment, Health |
| Assistance listing | 14.870 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Department of Housing and Urban Development. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.