Title
Apply for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator Grant (Ordinance S-47758)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept, and, if awarded, enter into any agreements as necessary to implement a three-year Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). If awarded, the renewal of this ROSS Service Coordinator grant will provide three additional years of funding for up to $250,000 in total funding for calendar years 2022 to 2024, to fund one caseworker position for residents at the Aeroterra Community. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds for the life of the grant.
Report
Summary
The Housing Department is seeking to apply for a renewal of a three-year ROSS Service Coordinator grant from HUD for the Housing Department, in partnership with the Phoenix Residential Investment Development Effort (PRIDE) Board. PRIDE is a private non-profit, 501(c)(3) created in 1989 to assist in the community's efforts to provide affordable housing within the City of Phoenix. In 2018, the Housing Department and PRIDE submitted a joint application for the ROSS Service Coordinator grant and were awarded a three-year ROSS Service Coordinator grant to fund a caseworker position at the Aeroterra Community.
This program helps Public Housing residents create opportunities for an improved level of financial self-sufficiency. ROSS caseworkers coordinate supportive services offered by non-profit, governmental, and educational community partners; provide supportive counseling and advocacy; facilitate access to educational resources, vocational training and employment opportunities; and develop resident empowerment opportunities.
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is anticipated to be issued in Summer 2021. Due to the timing of the NOFA and quick turnaround for grant submittal, the Housing Department is requesting authority to apply prior to receiving the NOFA.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. This grant does not require matching funds.
Location
1725 E. McKinley St.
Council District: 8
Concurrent/Previous Council Action
On May 19, 2021, the Land Use and Livability Subcommittee recommended approval of this item with a vote of 2-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Housing Department.