2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)
The 2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant will open for applications on 5/4/2026, with details and links available on the Taxpayer Advocate website.
Funder: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Due Dates: July 6, 2026: Full application submission deadline (LITC Grants Portal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per year; typical awards $15,500–$200,000; approx. 150 awards; 1:1 matching required; total program funding ~$26M
Summary: Supports clinics that provide representation, education, and advocacy for low-income and English as a second language (ESL) taxpayers in controversies with the IRS.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the LITC Grants Portal by 11:59 p.m. ET; dollar-for-dollar match required.
Description
The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant program, administered by the IRS through the Taxpayer Advocate Service, funds organizations that provide legal representation, education, and advocacy for low-income individuals and those for whom English is a second language (ESL) in disputes with the IRS. The goal is to ensure fairness and integrity in the tax system by expanding access to pro bono or nominal-fee representation and taxpayer education, particularly in underserved communities. Clinics also play a role in identifying and addressing systemic issues affecting vulnerable taxpayer populations.
