Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
ID: 351703Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (USDOT-IRS-VITA)

Award Range

$5K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351703

Additional Information

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-and-tce-grants
Timeline
    Description

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant to support partner organizations that provide free tax preparation services to underserved populations. This grant aims to assist low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans, and military personnel in filing their taxes, thereby enhancing access to essential tax services across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. With an estimated total program funding of $40 million, the IRS anticipates awarding approximately 325 grants, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $2 million. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, should submit their proposals by May 31, 2024, and can find additional information at the IRS VITA Grant webpage or contact the Grant Program Office via email at grant.program.office@irs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grant.program.office@irs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    VITA Notice of Funding Opportunity 2025.docx
    VITA.bin
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