This IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant is designed to support free tax preparation services for underserved communities across the United States. The program aims to assist low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers in accurately filing their taxes each year. The IRS awards matching funds to various partner organizations that provide these essential, no-cost tax preparation services. These services are available at locations throughout all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia during the tax filing season, ensuring vital support reaches those who need it most.
Opportunity ID: 339880
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VITA-2023-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Federal Income Tax Preparation Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 325 |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.009 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | •A private or public non-profit organization that qualified for and received an IRS determination letter confirming the organization’s tax exemption under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to credit unions and faith based and community organizations,•A public, nonprofit, or proprietary (privately owned profit-making) college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary educational institution located in the United States and Puerto Rico that has not been disqualified from participating in a student aid program administered by the U.S. Department of Education, •A local government agency,•A regional, statewide, or local coalition with one lead organization that meets one of the eligibility requirements noted above. The lead organization filing the application must have a substantive role in the coalition.State government agencies and offices providing Cooperative Extension services (as established at the land-grant colleges and universities under the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914) are also eligible applicants when no other organizations classified above are available. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance |
| Description: |
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant program is an IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved through various partner organizations. This service helps low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers file their taxes each year. IRS awards matching funds to these support organizations that offer free tax preparation services during the tax filing season at locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-grant-program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Internal Revenue Service
Grant Program Office Stop 420-D 401 W. Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 Email:grant.program.office@irs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close date extended due to extenuating circumstance. | Jun 01, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VITA-2023-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Federal Income Tax Preparation Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 325 |
| Assistance Listings: | 21.009 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | •A private or public non-profit organization that qualified for and received an IRS determination letter confirming the organization’s tax exemption under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to credit unions and faith based and community organizations,•A public, nonprofit, or proprietary (privately owned profit-making) college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary educational institution located in the United States and Puerto Rico that has not been disqualified from participating in a student aid program administered by the U.S. Department of Education, •A local government agency,•A regional, statewide, or local coalition with one lead organization that meets one of the eligibility requirements noted above. The lead organization filing the application must have a substantive role in the coalition.State government agencies and offices providing Cooperative Extension services (as established at the land-grant colleges and universities under the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914) are also eligible applicants when no other organizations classified above are available. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance |
| Description: |
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant program is an IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved through various partner organizations. This service helps low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers file their taxes each year. IRS awards matching funds to these support organizations that offer free tax preparation services during the tax filing season at locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-grant-program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Internal Revenue Service
Grant Program Office Stop 420-D 401 W. Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 Email:grant.program.office@irs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 339880 Full Announcement-VITA Grant -> VITA Notice of Funding Opportunity 2023.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Internal Revenue Service Grant Program Office Stop 420-D 401 W. Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30308 Email: grant.program.office@irs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.009 | PKG00273786 | May 01, 2022 | Jun 17, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
339880 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
339880 Form_13977-1.0.pdf
339880 Form_13978-1.0.pdf
339880 Form_14335_2_0-2.0.pdf
339880 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
339880 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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