Description
The 2024 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant application period is now open. The LITC Program Office is expanding the type of qualified services an organization can provide, including referring low-income taxpayers to qualified representatives and operating a pilot program to inform ESL taxpayers about their taxpayer rights and responsibilities. The IRS may award grants to qualifying organizations for up to a three-year period, with funding provided for one-year budget periods. The maximum award amount is $200,000. Applicants must provide matching funds equal to the award amount. Key terms and definitions, eligibility requirements, and application and submission processes are outlined in the document.
Some key points include:
* The LITC Program Office will allow applicants to request up to $200,000.
* The IRS will continue the ESL Education Pilot Program.
* Qualified applicants will be notified in November 2023 of their selection for an award for the 2024 grant year.
* Award recipients must attend the Annual LITC Grantee Conference.
* The LITC Program Office will evaluate applications based on technical evaluation, LITC Program Office evaluation, and civil rights compliance reviews.
* Award administration, including notification of selection, notice of award, and administrative requirements, is also outlined.