Program Descriptions
Program Number
14.877
Title
Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Under 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 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-161, approved December 26, 2007).
Status
Active
Objectives
To promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under the Public Housing program with public and private resources to enable participating families to achieve economic independence and housing self-sufficiency.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grant funds may be used to pay the salary and fringe benefits of a program coordinator.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and Tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals and families 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
A Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) prescribing the specific information to be submitted will be published in the Federal Register by HUD Headquarters. HUD provides the application and standard forms for this program.
Award Procedure
HUD will review those applications in accordance with the NOFA published in the Federal Register.
Deadlines
The NOFA will announce the deadline for application submission.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
HUD will undertake processing of applications and selection of successful applicants. HUD will make final selection and obligate funds.
Appeals
There is no appeals process. Applicants whose applications did not receive funding may request a debriefing. Further information is included in the NOFA.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
HUD will provide assistance for a 1-year time period.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Grantees must keep records and make available semi-annual reports as specified by HUD. Grantees must also report using the Family Self Sufficiency Addendum to the HUD-50058 form in the Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Center (PIC) unless otherwise arranged for MTW agencies.
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0304-0-1-604.
Obligations
FY 07 Reported under 14.876; FY 08 Reported under 14.870; and FY 09 Reported under 14.870.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$68,000.
Program Accomplishments
130-200 grants each year since 2004.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
HUD appropriation statutes and the specific fiscal year NOFA published in the Federal Register provide program requirements and guidelines.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Designated personal in the offices of Public Housing and Native American Programs listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Ron Ashford, Director, HOPE VI Community and Supportive Services 202-401- 8812 x4258.
Web Site Address
http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/pihindx.html
Related Programs
14.870, Resident Opportunity And Supportive Services - Service Coordinators
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The criteria for selecting proposals will be listed in the NOFA.
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