Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
Grant Opportunity Analysis
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.