The IRS offers grant funding to private or non-profit organizations to provide training and support to volunteers offering free tax assistance to elderly individuals. Grants cover volunteers’ expenses such as transportation and meals. The program aims to help elderly citizens with their Federal income tax returns. Deadline for application is June 01, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 283262
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TCE-2017-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Tax preparation and counseling services for the elderly |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.006 — Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Description: | IRS is authorized to enter into agreements with private or non-governmental public non profit agencies or organizations, exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, that will provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who in turn provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals in the preparation of their Federal income tax returns. Grant funds are used to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses including transportation, meals and other expenses incurred by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to the taxpayers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Publication 1101 – TCE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TCE Grant Office
Phone 404-338-7894 Email:tce.grant.office@irs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified to reflect June 1st closing date | May 02, 2016 | |
| May 02, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TCE-2017-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Tax preparation and counseling services for the elderly |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.006 — Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Description: | IRS is authorized to enter into agreements with private or non-governmental public non profit agencies or organizations, exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, that will provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who in turn provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals in the preparation of their Federal income tax returns. Grant funds are used to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses including transportation, meals and other expenses incurred by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to the taxpayers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Publication 1101 – TCE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TCE Grant Office
Phone 404-338-7894 Email:tce.grant.office@irs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TCE-2017-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Tax preparation and counseling services for the elderly |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.006 — Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Description: | IRS is authorized to enter into agreements with private or non-governmental public non profit agencies or organizations, exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, that will provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who in turn provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals in the preparation of their Federal income tax returns. Grant funds are used to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses including transportation, meals and other expenses incurred by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to the taxpayers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Publication 1101 – TCE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TCE Grant Office
Phone 404-338-7894 Email:tce.grant.office@irs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 283262 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis -> TCE Notice of Funding Opportunity 2017.pdf
Folder 283262 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis -> 2017 Grants.gov Attachment.pdf
Folder 283262 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis -> TCE Synopsis.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | TCE Grant Office Phone 404-338-7894 Email: tce.grant.office@irs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.006 | PKG00223037 | May 01, 2016 | Jun 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283262 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
283262 Form_8653_2_0-2.0.pdf
283262 Form_14204_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
283262 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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