Description
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant program is an IRS initiative designed to support free tax preparation service for the underserved through various partner organizations. This service helps low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers file their taxes each year. The grant program provides matching funds to support organizations that offer free tax preparation services during the tax filing season at locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
• The grant program is open to private or public non-profit organizations, public or private colleges, universities, vocational schools, local government agencies, and regional, statewide, or local coalitions.
• The grant program requires a 100% cost-sharing or matching of all federal funds awarded.
• The grant program has a period of performance from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.
• The grant program has an estimated total funding of $30 million, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $2,000,000.