The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering this grant through its Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program, established by the IRS Restructuring and Reform of 1998. This grant is specifically for organizations that represent low-income taxpayers before the IRS concerning audit, appeals, and collection issues, as well as federal tax litigation. Services are provided at no cost or a nominal fee. The program also funds clinics that conduct educational workshops on various tax issues, particularly for taxpayers who speak English as a second language. Eligible organizations typically include Non-Profit entities, Law Schools, Legal Aid Services, and Universities, empowering them to deliver crucial tax assistance and education to underserved communities.
Opportunity ID: 54883
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TREAS-GRANTS-052011-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The LITC grant program is a result of the IRS Restructuring and Reform of 1998. Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) represent low income taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in audit, appeals, and collection issues, and federal tax litigation for free or for a nominal charge. The clinics also provide educational workshops on tax issues to taxpayers for whom English is a second language. The organizations generally funded are Non-Profit, Law Schools, Legal Aid Services, and Universities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.008 — Low Income Taxpayer Clinics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Internal Revenue Service |
| Description: | The LITC grant program is a result of the IRS Restructuring and Reform of 1998. Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) represent low income taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in audit, appeals, and collection issues, and federal tax litigation for free or for a nominal charge. The clinics also provide educational workshops on tax issues to taxpayers for whom English is a second language. The organizations generally funded are Non-Profit, Law Schools, Legal Aid Services, and Universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Publication 3319 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
William Beard
Senior Program Analyst Phone 202-622-8972 Email:beard.william@irs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 54883 Full Announcement-1 -> instructions 2011application(2).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | William Beard Senior Program Analyst Phone 202-622-8972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.008 | TREAS-GRANTS-052011-001 | Low Income Taxpayer Clinic | PKG00018949 | Jun 01, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54883 SF424-2.0.pdf
54883 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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