Description
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers free tax help to individuals who are age 60 or older. The program is authorized by the Revenue Act of 1978 and is administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS enters into agreements with private or public nonprofit agencies and organizations to provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals.
• Eligible applicants must be private or public nonprofit agencies or organizations with experience in coordinating volunteer programs and income tax return preparation.
• The program provides grants to conduct local TCE programs, with a total of $11 million available for award.
• The period of performance for the cooperative agreement is October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
• Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by June 17, 2022.
• The IRS will review applications based on technical evaluation criteria, including target audience, electronic filing service, quality of programs, and staff experience.