The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering a grant to support Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) in representing low-income individuals facing tax disputes and providing education to English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals. LITCs offer free or low-cost services such as representing clients in audits, appeals, and tax collection matters, while also educating individuals on taxpayer rights. Despite receiving partial IRS funding, LITCs operate independently. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for this grant by the deadline on April 01, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281882
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TREAS-GRANTS-052016-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.008 — Low Income Taxpayer Clinics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Description: | A Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is an organization that receives a matching grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to represent low income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS, and to provide education and outreach to individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL). LITCs provide representation before the IRS or in court on audits, appeals, tax collection matters, and other tax disputes. Clinics also provide information and education about taxpayer rights to individuals for whom English is a second language. Services are provided for free or for a small fee. Although LITCs receive partial funding from the IRS, LITCs, their employees, and their volunteers are completely independent of the IRS |
| Link to Additional Information: | Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bill Beard
Senior Program Analyst Phone 949-389-4118 Email:beard.william@irs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 281882 Full Announcement-2016 Supplemental Information -> 2016 Supplemental Information.gov.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bill Beard Senior Program Analyst Phone 949-389-4118 Email: beard.william@irs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TREAS-GRANTS-052016-002 | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic | PKG00221246 | Mar 01, 2016 | Apr 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
281882 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
281882 SF424A-1.0.pdf
281882 Form_13424M_2_0-2.0.pdf
281882 Form_13424J_2_0-2.0.pdf
281882 Form_13424_2_0-2.0.pdf
281882 Other-1.1.pdf
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