Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Programs
The Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) grant program provides funds for job training and supportive services to help residents of public housing transition from welfare to work. ROSS also provides funding to link elderly/disabled residents to critical services which can help them continue to live independently.
As a response to the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (the Public Housing Reform Act), ROSS is a redefined and restructured combination of programs funded in prior years: The Tenant Opportunities Program (TOP), Economic Development and Supportive Services Program (EDSS), and Public Housing Service Coordinators.
ROSS Family-Homeownership
ROSS Elderly/Persons with Disabilities
Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency
ROSS Family-Homeownership
Summary
Ross Family-Homeownership was created to promote self-sufficiency among Public Housing families by funding services for residents.
Type of Assistance
Competitive grants.
Eligible Activities
ROSS Family-Homeownership funds may be used for:
- Hiring a project coordinator to assess residents' needs and manage the grant.
- Job training to prepare residents for specific fields of employment.
- Job placement and linkages to local employers.
- Educational programming for youth and adults.
- College preparatory classes.
- Supportive services such as child care,
- and transportation, to help families take advantage of training and employment opportunities
Eligible Applicants
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), Tribes/tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs), Resident associations (RAs) such as resident management corporations, resident councils, and intermediary resident organizations, and nonprofit organizations supported by residents and/or PHAs are eligible to apply for the ROSS program..
Application
Information about how to apply and deadlines for applying may be obtained by going to the following web site: www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm and looking under "funds available". Be sure to look at the information on registering and applying with www.grants.gov.
Contact Information
For specific questions about the ROSS program, call 1-800-955-2232 or visit the program website at http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/ross/about.cfm#5.
For general questions about HUD and its programs, please contact William Jolley, Boise Field Office Director, at (208) 334-1990.
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ROSS Elderly/Persons with Disabilities
Summary
Ross Family-Homeownership was created to link elderly/disabled residents to supportive services to help them continue to live independently.
Type of Assistance
Competitive grants.
Eligible Activities
ROSS Elderly/Persons with Disabilities funds may be used for:
- Hiring a project coordinator to work with residents and manage the grant.
- Case management to assess residents' needs for supportive services and link them to federal, state, and local assistance programs.
- Wellness programs.
- Meal services adequate to meet nutritional need and other supportive services.
Eligible Applicants
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), Tribes/tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs), Resident associations (RAs) such as resident management corporations, resident councils, and intermediary resident organizations, and nonprofit organizations supported by residents and/or PHAs are eligible to apply for the ROSS program.
Application
Information about how to apply and deadlines for applying may be obtained by going to the following web site: www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm and looking under "funds available". Be sure to look at the information on registering and applying with www.grants.gov.
Contact Information
For specific questions about the ROSS program, call 1-800-955-2232 or visit the program website at http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/ross/about.cfm#5.
For general questions about HUD and its programs, please contact William Jolley, Boise Field Office Director, at (208) 334-1990.
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Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency
Summary
Funding under PH-FSS is made only to PHAs to hire a program coordinator who links residents with training opportunities, job placement organizations, and local employers. Residents enter into a contract of participation which outlines their responsibilities towards completion of training and employment objectives over a five year period or less. The contract of participation also stipulates PHA responsibilities towards helping residents achieve their goals. For each participating family that is a recipient of welfare assistance, the PHA must establish an interim goal that the family becomes independent from welfare assistance and remain independent from welfare assistance at least one year prior to the expiration of the contract. During the period of participation, residents may earn an escrow credit, based on increased earned income, which they may use in a variety of ways.
Application
Information about how to apply and deadlines for applying may be obtained by going to the following web site: www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm and looking under "funds available". Be sure to look at the information on registering and applying with www.grants.gov.
Contact Information
For specific questions about the ROSS program, call 1-800-955-2232 or visit the program website at http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/ross/about.cfm#5. For general questions about HUD and its programs, please contact William Jolley, Boise Field Office Director, at (208) 334-1990.
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