ROSS Rapid Response Program
This grant provides one-time, rapid funding to help HUD-assisted housing residents respond to emergencies like disasters or crises through streamlined applications and flexible service support.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: January 25, 2027 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $112,500–$250,000 per award (one-time, cost-reimbursable); ~20 awards expected
Summary: Supports urgent service coordination and limited direct services for HUD-assisted housing residents in response to unanticipated emergencies.
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching required.
Description
The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) provides one-time, cost-reimbursable grants to support service coordination and limited direct services for residents of HUD-assisted housing. The program is designed to address urgent social needs caused by unanticipated emergencies, such as natural disasters (e.g., wildfires, hurricanes), public health crises (e.g., gun violence, environmental hazards), or economic disruptions (e.g., closure of a major employment center). The RRP features a simplified application process to encourage local leadership and flexibility in responding to these emergencies.
