Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services (14.870)

 

Program

14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services

 

Federal Agency

PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

 

Authorization

Section 34 of the 1937 Act (42 U.S.C 1437z-6), as amended by Section 221 of the FY 2001 HUD-VA Appropriations Act.

 

Program Number

14.870

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To programmatically address the needs of public housing residents by providing supportive services, resident empowerment activities and/or assisting residents in becoming economically self- sufficient. The primary focus of the program is on "welfare to work" and on independent living for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grant funds may be used for both economic development and supportive services activities, organizational development, mediation, including the employment of service coordinators/case managers.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Public and Indian Housing (PHAs/IHAs), and Tribally Designated Housing entities (TDHEs), resident management corporations, resident councils or resident organizations (including nonprofit entities supported by residents) must establish partnerships to leverage resources with other Federal and nonfederal entities.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Families 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

None.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

An application package prescribing the specific information to be submitted will be made available through HUD Headquarters and its field offices. HUD provides the application and standard forms for this program.

Award Procedure

HUD will review, rate and rank those applications in accordance with selection criteria in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published in the Federal Register. Awards will be made in rank order until all funds are expended.

Deadlines

The NOFA will announce the deadline for application submission.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Not applicable.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

All applicants must present evidence of matching funds, as specified in the NOFA.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

HUD will provide assistance for a 2-year time period.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Grantees must keep records and make available semi- annual reports as specified by HUD.

Audits

Grantees must adhere to the policies, guidelines and requirements of 24 CFR Part 84 or 85 and OMB Circular No. A-87; and OMB Circular Nos. 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.

 

Program Accomplishments

Approximately 323 grants are awarded annually.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-0162-0-1-451.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 02 $59,781,508; FY 03 est $54,642,500; and FY 04 est $40,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$20,000 and $1 million.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

HUD appropriation statutes and the specific fiscal year NOFA published in the Federal Register provide program requirements and guidelines.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Designated persons in the Offices of Public Housing and Native American Programs listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office

Customer Services and Amenities Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing Delivery, Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Room 4224, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-4214. A telecommunications device for hearing and speech-impaired persons (TDD) is available at (202) 708-0850. These are toll-free numbers.

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/pihindx.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The criteria for selecting proposals will be listed in the NOFA.