Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
Agency: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Assistance Listings: 21.009 -- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program
Description
The IRS initiative known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant supports IRS VITA partner organizations operating a VITA program offering free tax preparation service for the underserved taxpayer. Partner organizations, operating a VITA program, help low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans and miliary file their taxes each year. The IRS awards a matching funds grant to support these partner 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 through their VITA program.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
VITA Grant Information
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| p4671--2026-04-00.pdf | VITA Application Instructions | May 1, 2026 03:49 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: May 31, 2026
Award
$46,000,000
Program Funding
325
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
VITA-2027
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Federal tax return preparation and electronic filing for programs operating under IRS volunteer income Tax Assistance program guidelines.
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
May 1, 2026
Archive date:
June 30, 2026
