Resident Opportunity & Self-Sufficiency Program

Program Overview: The Resident Opportunity & Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) program is designed to assist residents of Public and Indian housing make progress towards economic self-sufficiency. Self-sufficiency is an individual's ability to support their household by maintaining financial, housing, and personal/family stability. To achieve self-sufficiency, an individual moves along a continuum towards economic independence and stability; such movement is facilitated by state of well-being that enables and supports achievement of personal goals. To help residents accomplish this...

The following entities are eligible to apply for FY18 ROSS-SC Funding:Indian tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities, as defined in sections 4(13) and 4(22), respectively, of the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act of 1996.Public Housing Agencies (PHAs)Nonprofits, including Resident Associations (RAs), having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits, including Resident Associations (RAs), locally incorporated without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAll applicants should see Section III.C " Threshold Requirements" and Section IV.B "Content and Form of Application Submission" for more information on eligibility for funding requirements.EDSC Provision: PHAs that are currently eligible to receive annual funding under the Elderly/Disabled Service Coordinator (EDSC) program from the Public Housing Operating Fund that apply to serve elderly/disabled resident through this NOFA will forgo all future eligibility for EDSC funding through the Operating Fund. If you are receiving EDSC funds, you may apply to serve families only on the HUD-52768 to not risk your EDSC funding. To confirm if your PHA is affected by this EDSC provision, please see the list of PHAs that are eligible to receive EDSC funding (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/am/of/opfnd2018) Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

ROSS-PIH@hud.gov