The IRS is offering this grant to support organizations providing free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals. This grant is for establishing agreements with eligible private or non-governmental non-profit agencies to train and equip volunteers. These volunteers will offer crucial help to seniors with their Federal income tax return preparation. Grant funds will reimburse these dedicated volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses, such as transportation and meals, incurred while delivering services at convenient locations. This initiative ensures elderly individuals receive vital tax preparation support through a network of trained and supported volunteers, enhancing access to essential financial assistance.
Opportunity ID: 54810
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TCE-2011-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | null |
| 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 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 09, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 09, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,100,000 |
| 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 provate 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 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: | 2011 Publication 1101 – TCE |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lorraine Thompson
Senior Tax Analyst 404-338-7894 Email:tce.grant.office@irs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lorraine Thompson Senior Tax Analyst 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 | PKG00018885 | Jun 01, 2010 | Jul 09, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54810 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
54810 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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