Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program

800.955.2232
ROSS-PIH@hud.gov

The Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program provides grants to fund service coordinators to assist residents of public and Indian housing in making progress towards economic self-sufficiency, including the provision of job training, employment, adult education, housing, and health resources. In the case of elderly/disabled residents, the service coordinator links them to supportive services which enables them to age and remain in place.

Service coordinators are required to:

• Assess the needs of public housing residents
• Coordinate with local service providers and/or provide direct services to meet resident needs
• Provide case management and coaching
• Develop resident leadership
• Engage residents
• Evaluate the progress of individual participants and the program as a whole

Applicants should choose a focus from the areas of need:

• Digital inclusion
• Education
• Elderly/Disabled
• Employment
• Financial Literacy
• Health and Wellness
• Re-Entry
• Substance Use

Eligible applicants include:

• Federally recognized native American tribal governments
• Indian housing authorities/tribally designated housing entities
• Public housing authorities
• Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, including resident associations, not including institutions of higher education

Award ceiling::

• $272,250 for one coordinator to serve 50 - 1,000 units
• $544,500 for 2 coordinators to serve 1,001 - 2,500 units
• $816,750 for 3 coordinators to serve 2,501 or more units

Estimated number of awards: 130
Project period: 3 years
Estimated total program funding: $40,000,000

A 25% cash or in-kind matching contribution is required.

Links to the full announcement and online application process are available on grants.gov. The application instructions will be found on the related documents tab.

Applicant webinar recording