Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program Fiscal Year 2025

The Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program for Fiscal Year 2025 is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Office of Public and Indian Housing. This discretionary federal program supports public housing authorities, resident associations, multifamily property owners, tribes, and tribally designated housing entities in providing service coordination for residents. The program is designed to help residents of public and Indian housing address educational, professional, and health-related barriers, allowing them to make progress toward long-term self-sufficiency. It emphasizes personalized support, case management, and resource connections while also prioritizing services for elderly individuals and persons with disabilities to ensure housing stability and independence. The program provides approximately $40,000,000 in available funds for Fiscal Year 2025. HUD anticipates awarding about 114 grants, with the maximum award ceiling set at $816,750 depending on the number of service coordinators supported and the size of the resident community. Funding levels are tied to the number of occupied units served, with a minimum threshold of 50 occupied units required for eligibility. Awards are designed primarily to support salaries and fringe benefits of service coordinators, along with limited administrative and training expenses. Funding cannot be used for unrelated administrative expenses or to cover the costs of central office functions. Unspent balances from previous ROSS grants may impact eligibility, and applicants with high unexpended balances may be deemed ineligible. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities, resident associations, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, multifamily owners, and tribally designated housing entities. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with HUD’s statutory and regulatory requirements, and joint applications are permitted with a designated lead applicant. The program requires a minimum 25 percent cost match from non-federal sources, which can include in-kind services, state and local government resources, private contributions, or allowable federal funds such as Community Development Block Grant or Indian Housing Block Grant funds. Match contributions must be firmly committed, documented, and strategically aligned with program needs. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov under opportunity number FR-6900-N-05 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on December 2, 2025. The anticipated award date is March 31, 2026, with performance periods beginning June 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2029. Required submissions include the SF-424 application form, HUD-52768 form, budget details, narrative statements, certifications, assurances, and applicable letters of support. Resident associations and troubled public housing authorities are required to designate a contract administrator. Applicants must also maintain active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov. HUD will evaluate applications through a threshold review, merit review, risk review, and final selection process. Threshold requirements include eligibility verification, match commitments, nonprofit status confirmation, and submission of required forms. The merit review evaluates past performance, program approach, and alignment with ROSS program objectives, with a scoring system up to 100 points. Annual reporting through HUD’s Standards for Success framework is required, and failure to comply may impact current and future eligibility. The program emphasizes collaboration with local service providers in areas such as employment, education, health, and financial literacy. Service coordinators are expected to develop community needs assessments, provide case management, coordinate supportive services, and foster resident empowerment. Reporting and evaluation are integral, requiring annual reports by October 30 and a final report within 120 days of grant closure. Technical assistance is available, and agency contacts for the program can be reached at ROSS-PIH@hud.gov. This program represents a significant federal investment in promoting resident self-sufficiency, supporting stable housing, and strengthening community-based service networks.

Ensure SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration is active, submit match letters, avoid duplicate narratives, include required support letters with correct dates