Internal Revenue Service

Description

This is a matching grant opportunity to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program operated by IRS. This funding provides grants to partner organizations to achieve the following objectives:(1) enable the VITA program to extend services (free federal return preparation) to underserved populations in hardest-to-reach areas, both urban and non-urban;(2) increase the capacity to file returns electronically;(3) heighten quality control;(4) enhance training of volunteers; and(5) improve significantly the accuracy rate of returns prepared at VITA sites. This grant requires 100% matching funds. See IRS Publication 4671, VITA Grant Program Overview and Application Instructions, for full information.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Grant Program Office <br/>Phone 404-338-7894
Grant.Program.Office@irs.gov