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

May 31, 2025 (Application deadline)

Up to $2,000,000 per award; minimum $5,000; total program funding $30,000,000; typical project period is 1 year.

IRS grant helps VITA partners provide free tax prep for underserved people like low-income, disabled, and elderly individuals.

Matching funds are required; open to a wide range of public and nonprofit organizations.

--- ## Description The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant supports organizations that operate VITA programs, which provide free federal tax preparation and electronic filing services to underserved populations. These populations include low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans, and military personnel. The grant aims to expand the reach and quality of VITA services, increase electronic filing, enhance volunteer training, and improve the accuracy of tax returns prepared at volunteer sites across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** May 31, 2025 - **Review/Evaluation/Ranking:** June 1 – September 30, 2025 - **Notification of Selection:** October 1, 2025 - **Period of Performance:** October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $2,000,000 per organization - **Award Floor:** $5,000 - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $30,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** ~325 - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Required (matching funds must be provided by the applicant) --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) Applicants must operate or plan to operate a VITA program in accordance with IRS guidelines. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358797). - Review the [IRS VITA and TCE Grants page](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-and-tce-grants) for detailed instructions, eligibility, and required documentation. - Prepare a proposal that demonstrates your organization’s capacity to deliver free tax preparation services to underserved communities, including a plan for volunteer recruitment, training, and quality assurance. - Ensure you meet the matching funds requirement and provide a detailed budget. --- ## Additional Information - Grant funds may be used for wages or salaries of VITA coordinators, volunteer training, quality reviews, and other ordinary and necessary costs associated with VITA program operation. - The grant is intended to expand VITA services, especially in underserved and hard-to-reach communities. - Recipients are responsible for all aspects of program operation, including publicity, recruitment, training, site selection, and volunteer management. - The program emphasizes increasing the number of electronically filed returns and improving return accuracy. --- ## External Links - [IRS VITA and TCE Grants (official program page)](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-and-tce-grants) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358797) - [IRS VITA Grant Application Guidance](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/applying-for-a-vita-grant) - [VITA Grant Recipients List](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/vita-grant-recipient) - [Assistance Listing 21.009](https://sam.gov/content/assistance-listings) --- ## 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 Info | [IRS VITA and TCE Grants](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-vita-and-tce-grants) |

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant

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