Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue is offering FY 25 Low‑Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grants to qualified nonprofit or school‑based clinics that provide free tax‑related advocacy, education, and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) assistance to low‑income individuals and limited‑English‑proficient populations. Applicants must submit a detailed program plan, budget, and required forms via COMMBUYS by the required date, and the grant term runs through June 30 2027 (up to three years). Funding is cost‑reimbursement with an average award of roughly $125 K per clinic, subject to appropriation.
• Eligible entities: accredited law, business or accounting schools, or 501(c)(3) nonprofits that serve ≥ 95 % low‑income taxpayers (≤ 400 % of Federal Poverty Guidelines) and charge no fees except cost recovery.
• Scope of work: representation before the DOR, tax‑law consultation, outreach and education on Massachusetts tax rights, and assistance with the state EITC.
• Required deliverables: signed grant application, standard contract, contractor authorizations, electronic funds transfer enrollment, program budget, and narrative; quarterly invoices and two annual activity reports.
• Funding limits: total FY 25 pool ≈ $500 K (average $125 K per award), with possible multi‑year extensions up to three years.