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Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators
- Resident Opportunity & Self-Sufficiency Program
- Resident Opportunity & Self-Sufficiency Program
- Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinators Program
- Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinators Program
- Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency - Service Coordinators Program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission through high ethical standards, management and accountability, and by forming partnerships with community organizations.
Designated persons in the Offices of Public Housing and Native American Programs listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Housing Authority Of The City Of Thomson ,the | $ 202,250 | 2020-10-01 | 2023-09-30 | |
| Syracuse Housing Authority | $ 478,500 | 2020-05-01 | 2023-08-27 | |
| Zuni Housing Authority | $ 113,388 | 2020-06-01 | 2023-06-01 | |
| Appleton Housing Authority | $ 234,300 | 2020-06-01 | 2023-05-31 | |
| Southeastern Housing And Community Development | $ 239,250 | 2020-06-01 | 2023-05-31 | |
| Housing Authority Of The County Of Beaver | $ 476,131 | 2020-06-01 | 2023-05-31 | |
| Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (inc) | $ 227,095 | 2020-06-01 | 2023-05-31 | |
| Southeastern Housing And Community Development | $ 239,250 | 2020-06-01 | 2023-05-31 | |
| Philadelphia Housing Authority | $ 407,198 | 2020-06-01 | 2023-05-31 | |
| H A C C | $ 222,750 | 2020-06-01 | 2023-05-31 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016: The department awarded 114 grants. Fiscal Year 2017: The Department projects to award 100 grants. Fiscal Year 2018: No Current Data Available
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grant 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.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), Tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs), resident councils and nonprofit entities supported by residents.
Applicants must establish partnerships to leverage resources.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals, 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.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
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
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) prescribing the specific information to be submitted will be published in the Federal Register by HUD Headquarters. HUD provides the application and standard forms for this program.
Award Procedures
HUD will review applications in accordance with selection criteria in the NOFA published in the Federal Register.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017, Public Law 114-113.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
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.
Appeals
There is no appeals process. Applicants whose applications did not receive funding may request a debriefing. Further information is included in the NOFA.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Percent: 25%. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
HUD will provide assistance for a 3-year time period. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Grant agreements are executed and funds are drawn by grantees through HUD's financial system.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Grantees must keep program records and submit annual reports as specified by HUD.
No cash reports are required.
Grantees must keep progress reports and submit annual reports as specified by HUD.
Grantees must keep expenditure reports and submit annual reports as specified by HUD.
No performance monitoring is required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. 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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0304-0-1-604.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $45,962,000; FY 17 est $35,000,000; and FY 18 est $0
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average $360,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
HUD appropriation statutes and the specific fiscal year NOFA published in the Federal Register provide program requirements and guidelines.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None. Designated persons in the Offices of Public Housing and Native American Programs listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Anice Schervish, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 4130, Washington, District of Columbia 20410 Email: anice.m.schervish@hud.gov Phone: (202) 402-2341.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The criteria for selecting proposals will be listed in the NOFA.
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