Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program

202.402.3624
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
• 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 Abuse

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, application instructions, and online application process are available on grants.gov.