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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. PIH-ROSS-26-001 · Department of Housing and Urban Development
Open

ROSS Rapid Response Program

Dealbreakers Cost share required Audit: not stated Reimbursement-only: not stated

At a glance

No plain-language summary yet for this grant — the official description below is the best source.

What it funds

  • Community Development
  • Disaster Prevention and Relief
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Direct Service Delivery
  • Planning & Coordination
  • Low-Income & Underserved Communities
  • Environment, Conservation & Natural Resources
  • Housing, Homelessness & Community Development
  • Public Health, Prevention & Nutrition
Official description from grants.gov

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)

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Others
  • Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide