Open · PIH-ROSS-26-001 · CFDA 14.870 · Discretionary

ROSS Rapid Response Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Housing and Urban Development, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$113K-$250K
Award range
Open
Status
181d
Days left
20
Expected awards

The verdict

ROSS Rapid Response Program is an open discretionary opportunity from Department of Housing and Urban Development, offering $112,500 -- $250,000 across 20 expected awards. Applications close in 181 days.

$113K-$250K
award range
Open
181 days left
20
expected awards
14.870
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - ROSS Rapid Response Program - is cataloged under number PIH-ROSS-26-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 14.870, posted by Department of Housing and Urban Development. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on January 26, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $112,500 -- $250,000. It expects to issue 20 awards. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on January 25, 2027 - roughly 181 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$112,500 -- $250,000

Close Date

January 25, 2027

No Explanation

Posted

January 26, 2026

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

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)

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 07, 08, 12, 13, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

For questions about GrantSolutions, you may contact help@grantsolutions.gov For questions about your ROSS RRP Application, you may contact ROSS-PIH@hud.gov.

Key Dates

Posted January 26, 2026
Close Date January 25, 2027
Archive Date February 24, 2027
Last Updated January 26, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "ROSS Rapid Response Program", offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is associated with CFDA program 14.870. 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 utili...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is January 25, 2027.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $112,500 -- $250,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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