[Volunteer Income Tax Assistance](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers)

May 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline

$5,000–$2,000,000 per award; ~$46 million total funding; ~325 awards; 1-year project period

Supports organizations providing free federal tax preparation and e-filing services to underserved communities through the IRS VITA program.

Matching funds required; open to governments, nonprofits, and certain tribal and educational entities.

--- ## Description This grant program, administered by the IRS under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) initiative, provides matching funds to partner organizations that offer free tax preparation and electronic filing services to underserved populations. These populations include low- to moderate-income individuals, people with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans, and military personnel. The goal is to expand access to quality tax preparation, increase the number of electronically filed returns, and enhance volunteer training and accuracy at VITA sites nationwide. --- ## Due Dates - May 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Award Range: $5,000 (minimum) to $2,000,000 (maximum) per organization - Estimated Total Program Funding: $46,000,000 - Expected Number of Awards: Approximately 325 - Project Period: 1 year (Oct 1–Sept 30) A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education) - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Private institutions of higher education Applicants must operate or propose to operate a VITA program in accordance with IRS guidelines. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361972) by the deadline. - Review, evaluation, and ranking occur June–September. - Notifications of selection or non-selection are issued by October 1. - The period of performance runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following year. - Applicants must provide matching funds (details in the program guidelines). - For application instructions and required forms, refer to the [IRS VITA Grant page](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-and-tce-grants). --- ## Additional Information - Grant funds may be used for staff wages, volunteer training, development of training materials, quality reviews, and necessary operational costs. - The program targets expansion of VITA services, improved accuracy, and increased e-filing, especially in underserved communities. - The VITA grant operates in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. --- ## External Links - [IRS VITA Grant Program Overview](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-and-tce-grants) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361972) - [IRS Tax Volunteers Main Page](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers) - [VITA Grant Application Instructions](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/applying-for-a-vita-grant) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Grant Program Office | Internal Revenue Service, Stop 420-D, 401 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308 | | Email | [grant.program.office@irs.gov](mailto:grant.program.office@irs.gov) | | Program Page | [IRS VITA Grant](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-and-tce-grants) |

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant

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