ROSS Rapid Response Program

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)

Program Details

Department of Housing and Urban Development is a federal agency that offers the ROSS Rapid Response Program grant program to support environment energy, health and wellness programs, and housing and shelter programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Department of Housing and Urban Development through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy, health and wellness programs, and housing and shelter programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, eligible organizations, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and government agencies and municipalities. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Department of Housing and Urban Development or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $112K – $250K. The application deadline is January 25, 2027 (181 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports environment energy, health and wellness programs, and housing and shelter programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 236115, 531312, 624229, 541720, 621. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by HUD
• Programs related to public health

Award details

Award range: $112K – $250K. Applications close on January 25, 2027 (181 days remaining).

Categories

Environment Energy · Health · Housing