ROSS Rapid Response Program
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award ceiling
—Award floor
—Posted
Jan 26, 2026Closes
Jan 25, 2027Location eligibility
No specific state restriction found in this listing — check the full opportunity for details.Categories: Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Environment, Health
Eligible applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
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)