Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #VITA-2027
IRS VITA Matching Grant Program for Free Tax Preparation Services
Buyer
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
May 31, 2026
Identifier
VITA-2027
NAICS
624190
The IRS is seeking applications for matching grants to support organizations delivering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services nationwide. - Government Buyer: - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Program Overview: - Matching grants for partner organizations to operate VITA programs - Services include free federal tax preparation and electronic filing for underserved populations - Target groups: low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans, and military personnel - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - State, city, township, and county governments - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status - Funding Details: - Total funding pool: $46,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 325 - Individual award range: $5,000 to $2,000,000 - Cost sharing or matching is required - Products/Services Requested: - Provision of federal tax return preparation and electronic filing services under IRS VITA guidelines - Unique Requirements: - Services must be provided to underserved and special populations - Compliance with IRS VITA program standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for service delivery, not product procurement.
Description
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant supports partner organizations operating VITA programs that offer free tax preparation services to underserved taxpayers, including low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans, and military personnel. The grant provides matching funds to these organizations to assist with tax preparation during the filing season across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Eligible applicants include various government entities, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. The grant aims to facilitate federal tax return preparation and electronic filing under IRS VITA program guidelines.