Assistance Listings Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators
Overview
Objectives
To address the economic and housing self-sufficiency needs of public and Indian housing residents by providing grant-funded service coordinators who link residents to the supportive services they need in order to achieve economic and housing self-sufficiency; and for elderly/disabled residents to continue to age/reside in place and avoid costlier forms of care.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Financial Information
| Obligation(s) | FY 23 | FY 24 (est.) | FY 25 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Grants Total | $30,556,772 | $39,696,716 | $35,000,000 |
| Totals | $30,556,772 | $39,696,716 | $35,000,000 |
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $0 to $816,750; Average $278,274
Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2024: HUD expects to make between 120-150 award in the amount of approximately 40 million to grantees that assist residents achieve self-sufficiency and to move along a continuum towards economic independence and achieve their educational and professional goals. Between 2017 through 2023, the ROSS program served a total of 135,167 ROSS participants, including 44 percent who were elderly (25,657) and/or individuals with disabilities (29,803), and 63 percent were work-able adults (77,169) or youth (4,213).
Fiscal Year 2025: HUD expects to make between 120-150 awards in the amount of approximately 40 million to grantees that assist residents achieve self-sufficiency and to move along a continuum towards economic independence and achieve their educational and professional goals. Between 2017 through 2023, ROSS Service Coordinators provided case management services to 87 percent of elders and people with disabilities and to 73 percent of work-able adults, including comprehensive needs assessments and links to other services. A total of 8,398 participants attained a degree, and 4,497 individuals enrolled in an educational program.
Account Identification
86-0350-0-1-604
Criteria for Applying
Types of Assistance
B - Project Grants
Credentials and Documentation
Applicant Eligibility
Designations
Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs), resident councils, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities supported by residents, PHAs, or tribes. Applicants must demonstrate a 25% match or in-kind donations from applicant or partner organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Designations
Individual/Family, Minority group, Other private institution/organization, Native American Organizations, Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents, Women, Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled), Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease), Mentally Disabled, Senior Citizen (60+), Unemployed, Welfare Recipient, Moderate Income, Low Income, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Sponsored organizationIndividuals, families, children, youth, adults, as well as elderly/persons with disabilities who are residents of conventional public or Indian housing are eligible to receive benefits from the ROSS program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
HUD will provide assistance for a 3-year time period. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Grant agreements are executed, and funds are drawn by grantees through HUD's financial system.
Use of Assistance
Designations
HousingGrant funds may be used for the salary of Service Coordinator positions, with some administrative and training funds.Only residents of conventional public housing may benefit from this program.
Applying for Assistance
Deadlines
Application deadlines are established in the NOFO each year. The NOFO is published on grants.gov. Please check www.grants.gov for information. For additional questions, contact the headquarters or regional location.
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. HUD provides the application and standard forms for this program in the application package on grants.gov. Applicants can search by CFDA number 14.870 for the application each year.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The criteria for selecting proposals will be listed in the NOFO.
Award Procedure
HUD will review applications in accordance with selection criteria in the NOFO published on grants.gov.
Date Range for Approval/Disapproval
From 120 to 180 days. Processing of applications and selection of successful applicants will be undertaken by HUD. HUD will make the final selection and obligate funds.
Renewals
There is a competitive renewal application category. Renewals are not automatic.
Appeals
Applicants may request a debriefing to understand why their applications were not funded. Applicants may submit an appeal to HUD. Applicants whose applications did not receive funding may request a debriefing. Further information is included in the NOFO.
Compliance Requirements
Policy Requirements
Subpart B, General provisions
Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards
Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements
Subpart F, Audit Requirements
Subpart E, Cost Principles
Additional Information:
Reports
Program Reports: Grantees must keep program records and submit annual reports as specified by HUD. Progress Reports: Grantees must keep progress reports and submit annual reports as specified by HUD. Expenditure Reports: Grantees must keep expenditure reports and submit annual reports as specified by HUD.
Audits
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F
Additional audit requirements:
Refer to the link below for 2 CFR Subpart F Audit Requirements. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F Additional audit requirements: Grantees must adhere to the policies, guidelines, and requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 or 85 and OMB Circular No. A-87; OMB Circulars A-110 and A-122 apply to the acceptance and use of assistance by private nonprofit agencies.
Records
Records will be retained in accordance with the HUD regulation, 24 CFR Part 84 or 85.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
HUD appropriation statutes and the specific fiscal year NOFO published in the Federal Register provide program requirements and guidelines.
Formula and Matching Requirements
Matching requirements are mandatory.