The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering grants to eligible private or public non-profit agencies and organizations. This program aims to support the provision of free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals nationwide for their Federal income tax returns. Grant funds enable these agencies to train and provide technical assistance to volunteers who deliver these crucial services. Furthermore, the grants reimburse volunteers for their out-of-pocket expenses, including transportation and meals, incurred while providing tax assistance at locations convenient for taxpayers. This initiative ensures senior citizens receive essential support with their tax preparations, leveraging volunteer efforts to broaden access to vital services.
Opportunity ID: 47613
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TCE-2009-001 |
| 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 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 28, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,100,000 |
| 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 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: | Tax Counseling for the Elderly |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TCE Grant Program Office Phone 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: | TCE Grant Program 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 | PKG00012324 | Jun 01, 2009 | Aug 03, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47613 SF424-2.0.pdf
47613 SF424B-1.1.pdf
47613 ED_80_0013-1.1.pdf
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