Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
Agency: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
- 21.009 -- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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. IRS awards matching funds to these 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
VITA Grant Information
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| VITA_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_2023.docx | 2023 VITA Notice of Funding Opportunity | Apr 29, 2022 01:38 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: June 17, 2022
Award
$30,000,000
Program Funding
325
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
VITA-2023-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Federal Income Tax Preparation Assistance
History
Version:
6
Posted date:
May 1, 2022
Archive date:
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