Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
The VITA Matching Grant provides IRS funds to partner organizations nationwide to support free tax preparation services for underserved and low- to moderate-income taxpayers.
Funder: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Due Dates: May 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. local time)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$2,000,000 per award | ~$46,000,000 total program funding | ~325 awards | 12-month period of performance
Summary: Supports organizations providing free federal tax preparation services for underserved and low- to moderate-income taxpayers through the IRS VITA program.
Key Information: 1:1 matching funds required; only one application per organization per cycle.
Description
This grant supports the operation and expansion of IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs, which provide free federal tax return preparation and e-filing for underserved populations. Targeted groups include low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, those with limited English proficiency, Native Americans, rural residents, and military families. The grant aims to increase the capacity and reach of VITA services, enhance volunteer training, improve accuracy, and grow electronic filing rates. Awarded funds may be used for program coordination, volunteer training, quality reviews, and other allowable expenses directly supporting VITA site operations.
