Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program - Fiscal Year 2026
This grant funds Service Coordinators to help residents of Public and Indian Housing overcome barriers to economic and housing self-sufficiency by connecting them to training, health, and supportive services.
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Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: January 5, 2027 (Application, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $272,250–$816,750 per award over 36 months; approximately $40 million available
Summary: Funds service coordinators connecting eligible housing residents to education, employment, health, and supportive services that advance self-sufficiency.
Key Information: A firmly committed cash or in-kind match of at least 25% of requested funding is required.
Description
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing administers the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) program. Competitive grants support coordinators who assess resident needs, provide case management, and connect eligible residents with training and supportive services. The program addresses educational, professional, health, and financial barriers to economic independence and stable housing.
ROSS-SC emphasizes partnerships with education, workforce development, financial literacy, health, and social service providers. For youth, goals include secondary education completion and transitions to further education or careers. For older adults and residents with disabilities, coordinators help maintain independence, housing stability, and quality of life while aging or remaining in place. Limited direct-service funding can supplement coordination where services are unavailable or overburdened.
