Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
ID: 358797Type: 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/358797

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 organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation services to low- to moderate-income populations. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and local education institutions, all of which must secure registrations with SAM.gov and Grants.gov to apply. This initiative, established through the Taxpayer First Act, aims to assist underserved communities, particularly those facing economic or language barriers, by providing essential tax preparation resources. The total funding available for this program is $30 million, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $2 million, and applications are due by May 31, 2025. For more information, interested parties can contact the Grant Program Office at grant.program.office@irs.gov or visit the IRS VITA Grant webpage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grant.program.office@irs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    P6086--2025-04-00.pdf
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Grant Program, aimed at supporting organizations that provide free federal tax return preparation to low- to moderate-income populations. Established through the Taxpayer First Act, the program offers a total of $30 million in grants, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $2 million. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and local education institutions. Organizations must secure registrations with both SAM.gov and Grants.gov and must submit their applications by May 31, 2025. The grants require a 100% matching contribution from the applying organization, ensuring federal funds are effectively utilized. Criteria for review include experience with low-income clients, program strength, and the ability to partner with other organizations. Award announcements are expected in early October 2025. This initiative reinforces the IRS’s commitment to assist underserved communities with tax preparation resources, particularly benefiting groups facing economic or language barriers.
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