Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #TCEP-2027
IRS Grant Opportunity for Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program
Buyer
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
TCEP-2027
NAICS
541213
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking nonprofit organizations and tribal entities to deliver free tax counseling and assistance to individuals aged 60 or older through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program. - Government Buyer: - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a grant for service delivery - Products/Services Requested: - Free tax counseling and assistance for seniors (age 60+) - Training and technical assistance for volunteers who prepare federal income tax returns - No product part numbers or physical goods are specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, or other Native American tribal organizations - Experience in volunteer program coordination and tax return preparation is required - No cost sharing or matching funds are required - Approximately $12 million in total funding available, with about 100 awards expected - Period of Performance: - Program activities are year-round, with primary tax assistance from January 1 to April 15 annually - Place of Performance: - IRS is the contracting office; services are delivered nationwide through grantee organizations
Description
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers free tax help to individuals aged 60 or older. Authorized by Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978, the IRS enters into agreements with nonprofit agencies to provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who assist elderly individuals with federal income tax returns. Eligible agencies compete for grants to conduct local TCE programs, providing tax return preparation assistance primarily from January 1 to April 15 each year, with program activities conducted year-round. The application period is May 1 through May 31, with awards notified by October 1.