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Here are two recent federal grant opportunities:
ROSS Rapid Response Program
- Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Expected number of awards: 20
- Cost sharing required? Yes
- Closing date: January 25, 2027
- Award range: up to $250,000
- Eligible applicants: Eligible Applicants Include: a. Public housing authority (PHA) or Indian housing authority b. Nonprofit, including a PHA affiliate or instrumentality, with or without a 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than an institution of higher education c. Resident associations (RA) with either locally incorporated nonprofit status, (usually designated by the State) or an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit status d. Multifamily owner e. Native American tribal government (Federally recognized) f. Indian tribe as defined in Section 4(13) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C. 4103) g. Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) as defined in section 4(22) of NAHASDA h. Faith-based organization
- Summary: The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) awards one-time assistance via a cost-reimbursable grant for service coordination and limited direct services for residents of HUD-assisted housing. The RRP utilizes a simplified application process to promote local leadership and flexibility in addressing urgent social needs caused by unanticipated emergencies. Examples of these emergencies can include but are not limited to: • Natural disasters (e.g., wildfires or hurricanes) • Public health crises (e.g., gun violence, community-level contamination or environmental hazards) • Economic disruptions (e.g., closure of a major employment center that employs residents at the target site)
Link to full RFP: https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117431
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants
- Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Expected number of awards: 25
- Cost sharing required? No
- Due date: April 10, 2026
- Award range: up to $150,000
- Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments
- Summary: The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAE program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.
Link to full RFP: https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/native-american-library-services-enhancement-grants
