Description
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant is a matching grant program that supports organizations providing free tax preparation services to low-to-moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans, and military personnel. The grant requires a dollar-for-dollar match and has a period of performance from October 1 to September 30. The program aims to provide high-quality tax preparation services and promote financial education and asset building. Key requirements include a detailed budget, matching funds documentation, and a quality control process. The grant is open to various types of organizations, including nonprofits, state and local governments, and Native American tribal governments.
• The grant has an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $2,000,000.
• The grant is a matching grant program, requiring a dollar-for-dollar match.
• The grant has a period of performance from October 1 to September 30.
• The grant requires a detailed budget and matching funds documentation.
• The grant promotes financial education and asset building services.
• The grant is open to various types of organizations, including nonprofits, state and local governments, and Native American tribal governments.