Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5500 N 09
Apply for FR 5500 N 09
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public and Indian Housing Family Self Sufficiency Program under ROSS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.877 Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency under Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2011 and posted on Apr 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $68,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and tribes/Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) that administer PH FSS programs. All applicants must have an approved PH FSS Action Plan on file with their local HUD field office or Area Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) prior to this NOFAs application deadline. Non profit organizations and resident associations are not eligible to apply for funding under this program. INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM. If you are in need of rental assistance, please contact your local Public Housing Authority. If you are in need of homeownership assistance or foreclosure prevention, please talk to a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency in your area. You can find one by going to www.hud.gov and clicking on I want to...buy a home or I want to...avoid foreclosure.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public and Indian Housing Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program under ROSS is a discretionary HUD grant opportunity designed to help public housing residents move toward economic independence and long-term housing stability. The core idea is to strengthen local, community-based strategies that connect conventional public housing assistance with supportive services and opportunities available through public and private partners. Through this coordinated approach, participating families are supported in increasing earned income, improving financial literacy, reducing or eliminating reliance on welfare assistance, and building the skills and stability needed to become self-sufficient. HUD frames the program as part of its broader strategic goal of helping HUD-assisted renters make measurable progress toward self-sufficiency, and it positions FSS as a practical tool communities can use to support welfare reform and workforce advancement.
A central feature of the program is funding for an FSS Program Coordinator, a role that is both family-facing and community-facing. On the participant side, the coordinator helps families identify goals and connect to the supportive services necessary to reach them, such as employment preparation, job placement support, education and training, childcare resources, transportation help, credit counseling, and other locally available services that remove barriers to work and stability. On the community side, the coordinator is expected to actively build and maintain partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, service providers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders so that participants have real pathways to jobs, training, and wraparound supports. HUD emphasizes that, when implemented effectively, the program can lead to outcomes like stable and better-paying employment, and in some cases families transitioning to homeownership or moving into non-assisted housing as their financial situation improves.
This opportunity is explicitly limited in who it serves and who may apply. The funding is only for programs serving residents of conventional public housing, not Housing Choice Voucher households. HUD notes that there is a separate Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Housing Choice Voucher FSS program, so applicants need to be careful to align the correct funding source with the population they serve. On eligibility, the applicants must be Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) that administer Public Housing FSS programs. A key requirement is that applicants must already have an approved Public Housing FSS Action Plan on file with their local HUD Field Office or the Area Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) before the application deadline. Nonprofit organizations and resident associations are not eligible to apply under this program, and individuals or families cannot apply directly. HUD directs individuals seeking rental help to contact their local PHA, and those seeking homeownership or foreclosure-prevention assistance to contact a HUD-certified housing counseling agency.
The listing details indicate this is a HUD grant (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5500 N 09) within the housing activity category, under CFDA 14.877 (Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency under Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. In the cycle described, HUD posted the opportunity on April 21, 2011, with an application deadline of June 29, 2011, and an estimated total funding amount of $15,000,000. The award ceiling is listed as $68,000. For applicants needing the official application materials, HUD points to downloading the application package and instructions using the CFDA number. For technical access issues, the notice provides contacts through the NOFA Information Center (1-800-HUD-8929) and an agency contact (Anice S. Chenault at 202-402-2341).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Public and Indian Housing Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program under ROSS?
The Public and Indian Housing Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program under Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services (ROSS) is a discretionary HUD grant opportunity intended to help residents of conventional public housing move toward economic independence and long-term housing stability. The program focuses on strengthening local, community-based strategies that connect public housing assistance with supportive services and opportunities provided through public and private partners.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to support coordinated approaches that help participating public housing families increase earned income, improve financial literacy, reduce or eliminate reliance on welfare assistance, and build the skills and stability needed to become self-sufficient. HUD also positions FSS as a tool that communities can use to support welfare reform and workforce advancement.
3) Who does this program serve?
This funding is only for programs serving residents of conventional public housing. It is not intended for Housing Choice Voucher households under this specific opportunity.
4) Does this grant apply to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) households?
No. HUD states that this opportunity is limited to conventional public housing residents and notes there is a separate Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Housing Choice Voucher FSS program. Applicants should ensure they are applying to the correct funding source for the population they serve.
5) Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) that administer Public Housing FSS programs.
6) Is an approved FSS Action Plan required before applying?
Yes. A key requirement is that applicants must already have an approved Public Housing FSS Action Plan on file with their local HUD Field Office or the Area Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) before the application deadline.
7) Can nonprofit organizations apply?
No. Nonprofit organizations are not eligible to apply under this program based on the information provided.
8) Can resident associations apply?
No. Resident associations are not eligible to apply under this program based on the information provided.
9) Can individual residents or families apply directly for funding?
No. Individuals or families cannot apply directly for this grant. HUD directs individuals seeking rental help to contact their local Public Housing Authority (PHA).
10) If I am an individual looking for homeownership or foreclosure-prevention assistance, who should I contact?
HUD directs individuals seeking homeownership or foreclosure-prevention assistance to contact a HUD-certified housing counseling agency.
11) What does the program fund most directly?
A central feature of the program is funding for an FSS Program Coordinator. This role is both family-facing and community-facing and is a key element of the program design described by HUD.
12) What does an FSS Program Coordinator do for participating families?
The coordinator helps families identify goals and connect to supportive services needed to reach those goals. Examples of services mentioned include employment preparation, job placement support, education and training, childcare resources, transportation help, credit counseling, and other locally available services that address barriers to work and stability.
13) What does the coordinator do on the community partnership side?
The coordinator is expected to actively build and maintain partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, service providers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders so participants have real pathways to jobs, training, and wraparound supports.
14) What outcomes does HUD associate with effective implementation of this program?
HUD emphasizes that, when implemented effectively, the program can lead to stable and better-paying employment. HUD also notes that in some cases families may transition to homeownership or move into non-assisted housing as their financial situation improves.
15) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant listing?
The listing identifies the Funding Opportunity Number as FR 5500 N 09.
16) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 14.877, described as Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency under Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services.
17) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The listing places this opportunity in the housing activity category.
18) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
19) When was this opportunity posted and what was the application deadline (for the cycle described)?
For the cycle described, HUD posted the opportunity on April 21, 2011, and the application deadline was June 29, 2011.
20) What was the estimated total funding amount for the cycle described?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $15,000,000.
21) What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $68,000.
22) Where do applicants get the official application package and instructions?
HUD points applicants to download the application package and instructions using the CFDA number (14.877).
23) Who can I contact for technical access issues related to the application?
The notice provides contacts through the NOFA Information Center at 1-800-HUD-8929 for technical access issues.
24) Who is the agency contact listed in the notice?
The agency contact listed is Anice S. Chenault at 202-402-2341.
25) What is the overall approach HUD describes for achieving self-sufficiency?
HUD describes an approach that links conventional public housing assistance with supportive services and opportunities available through public and private partners, coordinated locally and supported by an FSS Program Coordinator who connects families to services and strengthens community partnerships.
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