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INTERAGENCY COORDINATING GROUP
FOR ADULT LITERACY |
Funding Database: Search Result
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| Agency/Office |
Department of Housing and Urban Development/Office of Public and Indian Housing |
| Program Name |
Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Program |
| CFDA Number |
14.870 |
| Program Description |
The Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency program provides for the needs of public housing residents by offering 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. Grant funds may be used for both economic development and supportive services activities, including the employment of project coordinators and/or case managers. |
| Eligible Grantees |
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), tribally designated Housing Authorities (TDHEs), Resident Associations (RAs) such as resident management corporations, resident councils, and intermediary resident organizations, and non-profit organizations supported by residents and PHAs. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries |
Individuals, families, children, youth, adults, and, elderly/persons with disabilities who are residents of conventional public or Indian housing are eligible to receive benefits from the ROSS program. |
| Historic Appropriation Level (in 000s) |
$37,620 |
| Eligible Activities |
Economic development and supportive services activities, including educational programming for youth and adults. |
| Program Contact |
Ron Ashford, Director
HOPE VI Community and Supportive Services
(202) 401-8812 x4258 |
| Program URL |
http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/pihindx.html |
| Grants.gov Link |
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=8404&mode=VIEW |
Last Modified: 01/29/2007
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