The Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Office of Public and Indian Housing. This discretionary grant program supports public housing residents, residents of tribal housing, and eligible recipients of HUD-assisted housing to achieve self-sufficiency by addressing barriers related to education, employment, health, and financial stability. ROSS-SC operates as a place-based initiative, targeting entire resident communities by funding service coordinators who link residents to supportive services, coaching, and training opportunities aimed at long-term economic and personal advancement.
Eligible applicants include public housing authorities (PHAs), federally recognized tribes and their housing entities (TDHEs), multifamily property owners (serving RAD PBRA residents), resident associations (RAs), and nonprofit organizations. The service coordinators funded through this program assess residents’ needs and connect them with partner organizations to provide wraparound services such as job readiness programs, health care access, financial literacy education, legal aid, and more. Special emphasis is placed on elderly residents and those with disabilities, with services tailored to aging in place and independent living.
The total estimated funding available under this NOFO is $40 million, with individual awards ranging from approximately $272,250 to $816,750 depending on the number of service coordinators and eligible occupied units. Each service coordinator’s salary request must align with local wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and administrative costs are capped at 10% of the total budget. Applicants must commit to a 25% cost match, which may include cash or in-kind support from partners, such as training services or donated space.
Applicants must register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov prior to submission. The complete application package includes the SF-424, HUD-52768, required assurances, budget forms, narrative responses, and support letters where applicable. Submissions must be made through Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on January 12, 2026. Joint applications are allowed under strict criteria and must designate a lead applicant.
Applications will undergo threshold, merit, and risk review. Evaluation will consider applicant capacity, service alignment with community needs, proposed strategy, and ability to report on HUD-defined key performance indicators (KPIs). The expected performance period is from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029. The program is recurring, and awards for this round are anticipated by March 31, 2026. Renewal applicants with high unexpended prior balances may be deemed ineligible.
The ROSS-SC program does not support capital improvements or costs outside the coordinator's salary, training, and limited administrative or direct service provisions. Contact information and detailed guidance for completing the application, including required match letters and allowable service models, are available within the full NOFO.
Applicants must align match contributions with community needs. Salary must align with BLS wage rates or be justified. Missing threshold items result in ineligibility.
