Opportunity ID: 358797
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VITA-2026-001 |
| 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 tax return preparation and electronic filing for programs operating under IRS volunteer income Tax Assistance program guidelines. |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 01, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 01, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2025 |
| 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 City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance |
| Description: |
The IRS initiative known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant supports IRS VITA partner organizations operating a VITA program offering free tax preparation service for the underserved taxpayer. Partner organizations, operating a VITA program, help low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans and miliary file their taxes each year. The IRS awards a matching funds grant to support these partner 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 through their VITA program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | IRS VITA Grant |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VITA-2026-001 |
| 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 tax return preparation and electronic filing for programs operating under IRS volunteer income Tax Assistance program guidelines. |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 01, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 01, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2025 |
| 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 City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance |
| Description: |
The IRS initiative known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant supports IRS VITA partner organizations operating a VITA program offering free tax preparation service for the underserved taxpayer. Partner organizations, operating a VITA program, help low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans and miliary file their taxes each year. The IRS awards a matching funds grant to support these partner 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 through their VITA program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | IRS VITA Grant |
| 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
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 | PKG00290687 | May 03, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | View |
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