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- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinators Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services Service Coordinators.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2015 and posted on Jul 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2015 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 115959 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $34,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $738,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 110 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
- In addition to the entities indicated above, the following types of organizations are eligible applicants Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), states tribes are eligible too. Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) Newly consolidated PHAs Public and Indian Housing Resident Associations with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status Public and Indian Housing Resident Associations with non profit status that is validly incorporated under the laws of the State in which it is located and 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Nonprofit Organizations that apply with the support of a PHA, tribe/TDHE or RA. Joint Applicants. More than one PHA/tribe/TDHE or RA may combine their eligible units and share the number of ROSS SCs for which they are eligible together. Ineligible applicants Individuals and for profit organizations are ineligible for funding under this NOFA. EDSC Provision. PHA applicants that are currently eligible to receive annual renewal funding under the Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator program funded from the public housing Operating Fund for one or more Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinators (EDSC) that apply to serve elderly/disabled residents through this NOFA will forgo all future eligibility for EDSC Renewal Funding through the Operating Fund. To confirm if your PHA is affected by this EDSC provision, please see the list of PHAs that are eligible to receive EDSC funding by going to http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddocidcy2015EDSCProgram.pdf. When completing your ROSS SC application, please pay special attention to the EDSC section on the HUD form 52768 ndash ldquoROSS Service Coordinators Funding Request.rdquo RAD Provision. Units that have been approved for RAD conversion or units that have already converted are not eligible to be served under the ROSS SC NOFA. PHAs that are submitting RAD applications for some or all of their units, but that have not received approval during the ROSS application period, must withdraw their request for a ROSS grant as soon as they receive a RAD Commitment to enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (CHAP). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinators Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to fund service coordination in public and Indian housing. The program focuses on helping residents connect to supportive services that promote self-sufficiency and stability, such as employment and training resources, education and childcare supports, health and wellness services, and other community-based assistance. Funding is provided through grants to eligible housing-related entities so they can employ or support Service Coordinators who organize partnerships, assess resident needs, and link residents to available local services rather than directly providing all services themselves. The funding activity category is housing, and the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 14.870 (Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators).
This particular funding opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FR 5900 N 05. HUD anticipated making about 110 awards under this competition, with an estimated total funding amount of $34,000,000. The stated award ceiling is $738,000, and the award floor is $0, indicating that award sizes can vary and are capped at that maximum depending on the size and structure of the proposed program and the number of eligible units served. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute qualifying resources (cash or in-kind, depending on HUD rules for the program) as part of the overall program budget, and applicants should be prepared to document and justify those contributions in the application.
Eligible applicants include a fairly broad range of organizations tied to public and Indian housing, as well as certain nonprofit partners. Specifically, eligible entities include Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and Indian Housing Authorities, Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs), and newly consolidated PHAs. The competition also allows participation by resident-led entities under certain conditions: Public and Indian Housing Resident Associations may apply if they have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or if they are nonprofit organizations validly incorporated under state law and have 501(c)(3) status. In addition, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are not resident associations can apply when they do so with the support of a PHA, tribe/TDHE, or resident association, reflecting HUDs intent that ROSS-funded coordination be closely connected to eligible housing communities. Joint applications are permitted as well: more than one PHA, tribe/TDHE, or resident association may combine eligible units and share the number of ROSS Service Coordinators for which they are collectively eligible, which can be useful for smaller entities or regional collaborations.
Several categories are explicitly ineligible. Individuals and for-profit organizations cannot apply. The notice also states that foreign entities and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement. Beyond organizational eligibility, the opportunity includes important program-specific restrictions that affect whether certain residents or housing units can be served and whether applicants must give up other funding streams.
One major restriction is related to RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration). Units that have already converted through RAD, or units that have been approved for RAD conversion, are not eligible to be served under this ROSS Service Coordinators Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). If a PHA applies for ROSS funding while also pursuing RAD conversion but has not yet received approval during the ROSS application period, the PHA must withdraw its ROSS request as soon as it receives a RAD Commitment to enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (CHAP). In practice, this means applicants need to carefully review which units they propose to serve and track their RAD status to avoid proposing ineligible units or running into conflicts after submission.
Another significant condition is the EDSC provision involving the Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator (EDSC) program funded through the public housing Operating Fund. PHAs that are currently eligible to receive annual renewal funding under the EDSC program and that apply under this ROSS NOFA to serve elderly/disabled residents must forgo all future eligibility for EDSC renewal funding through the Operating Fund. HUD points applicants to a specific list of PHAs that are eligible to receive EDSC funding (referenced in the announcement) and instructs applicants to pay close attention to the EDSC-related section of HUD Form 52768, the ROSS Service Coordinators Funding Request, when preparing the application. This is essentially a strategic decision point for affected PHAs: applying to serve elderly/disabled residents through ROSS could mean giving up an existing or future renewal stream under EDSC, so applicants need to understand the long-term budget implications before choosing that service focus.
The application timeline for this opportunity indicates it was posted on July 13, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2015. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The archive date listed is September 30, 2015, which generally reflects when the announcement was moved to an archived status after the competition cycle closed. Even though these dates are historical, they provide a clear picture of the required submission method and the strict deadline structure HUD uses for these competitions.
For applicants needing general access to HUD grant information, the announcement points to HUDs funds-available page as an additional information link. For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Dina Lehmann Kim (Dina.LehmannKim@hud.gov), identified under Grants Policy at HUD. This suggests that questions about obtaining the full NOFA text, forms, or related administrative guidance could be directed there, while programmatic questions typically would be handled through the NOFA instructions or the relevant HUD program office materials referenced in the full announcement.
Overall, this ROSS Service Coordinators funding opportunity is structured to support organizations that manage or represent eligible public and Indian housing communities and that can demonstrate the ability to coordinate services through partnerships and local networks. The most critical takeaways for prospective applicants are the required match, the eligibility and joint-applicant flexibility, and the two major constraints that frequently affect feasibility: the RAD ineligibility for units and the EDSC tradeoff for certain PHAs serving elderly/disabled residents under this competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinators Program?
The ROSS Service Coordinators Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that funds service coordination in public and Indian housing. The goal is to help residents connect with supportive services that promote self-sufficiency and housing stability.
What does a ROSS Service Coordinator do under this grant?
ROSS-funded Service Coordinators focus on organizing partnerships, assessing resident needs, and linking residents to available local services. The program is designed around coordination and referrals rather than directly providing every service in-house.
What types of services are residents intended to access through ROSS coordination?
The program emphasizes connections to supportive services such as employment and job training resources, education and childcare supports, health and wellness services, and other community-based assistance that can help residents move toward self-sufficiency and stability.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 14.870 (Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators).
What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
This opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FR 5900 N 05.
How much total funding did HUD estimate for this competition, and how many awards were anticipated?
HUD anticipated making about 110 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $34,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $738,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The stated award floor is $0, meaning award sizes can vary and are capped at the maximum depending on the size and structure of the proposed program and the number of eligible units served.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants must contribute qualifying resources (cash or in-kind, depending on HUD program rules) as part of the overall program budget and should be prepared to document and justify those contributions in the application.
Who is eligible to apply for this ROSS Service Coordinators grant?
Eligible applicants include Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and Indian Housing Authorities, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs), and newly consolidated PHAs.
Can resident associations apply?
Yes, Public and Indian Housing Resident Associations may apply if they have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or if they are nonprofit organizations validly incorporated under state law and have 501(c)(3) status.
Can a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is not a resident association apply?
Yes. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is not a resident association can apply when it does so with the support of a PHA, tribe/TDHE, or resident association, reflecting HUD's intent that the coordination be closely connected to eligible housing communities.
Are joint applications allowed?
Yes. More than one PHA, tribe/TDHE, or resident association may submit a joint application. Joint applicants may combine eligible units and share the number of ROSS Service Coordinators for which they are collectively eligible, which can be helpful for smaller entities or collaborations.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals and for-profit organizations cannot apply. The notice also states that foreign entities and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this announcement.
Can RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) units be served under this NOFA?
No. Units that have already converted through RAD, or units that have been approved for RAD conversion, are not eligible to be served under this ROSS Service Coordinators NOFA.
What happens if a PHA applies for ROSS but later receives RAD approval for units during the application period?
If a PHA applies for ROSS funding while pursuing RAD conversion but has not yet received approval during the ROSS application period, the PHA must withdraw its ROSS request as soon as it receives a RAD Commitment to enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (CHAP).
Why is the RAD restriction important for applicants?
Applicants need to carefully review which units they propose to serve and track RAD status to avoid proposing ineligible units or creating conflicts after submission (for example, if a RAD approval occurs and triggers the requirement to withdraw the ROSS request).
What is the EDSC (Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator) provision mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement includes a condition for PHAs related to the Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator (EDSC) program funded through the public housing Operating Fund. This provision affects PHAs that are eligible for EDSC renewal funding and want to apply under this ROSS NOFA to serve elderly/disabled residents.
What is the tradeoff for certain PHAs serving elderly/disabled residents under ROSS?
PHAs that are currently eligible to receive annual renewal funding under the EDSC program and that apply under this ROSS NOFA to serve elderly/disabled residents must forgo all future eligibility for EDSC renewal funding through the Operating Fund.
Where in the application is the EDSC issue addressed?
HUD instructs applicants to pay close attention to the EDSC-related section of HUD Form 52768, the ROSS Service Coordinators Funding Request, when preparing the application.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 13, 2015. The original and current closing date was August 31, 2015.
How were applications required to be submitted, and what was the deadline time?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is September 30, 2015, which generally indicates when the announcement was moved into archived status after the competition cycle closed.
Where does the announcement point applicants for general HUD grant information?
The announcement points to HUD's funds-available page as an additional information link for general access to HUD grant information.
Who is the listed contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Dina Lehmann Kim (Dina.LehmannKim@hud.gov) under Grants Policy at HUD, for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
What is the main purpose of funding under this opportunity?
The main purpose is to support organizations tied to eligible public and Indian housing communities in coordinating services through partnerships and local networks, helping residents connect to resources that support self-sufficiency and stability.
What are the biggest constraints applicants should watch for based on the notice?
Based on the notice, the most critical constraints are: (1) the required match (cost sharing), (2) the RAD ineligibility of units (including approved RAD conversions), and (3) the EDSC tradeoff for certain PHAs that apply to serve elderly/disabled residents under ROSS and must give up future EDSC renewal eligibility.
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