Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
Agency: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
- 21.009 -- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program
Archived 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 and the District of Columbia.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
VITA Grant Information
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Publication_4671.pdf | VITA Grant Program Overview and Application Instructions | Apr 30, 2021 10:04 PM UTC |
| Form_13978_-_Projected_Operations_VITA_Grant_Application.pdf | Projected Operations | Apr 30, 2021 10:08 PM UTC |
| VITA-2022_IRS_TREASURY_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_05012021_rev.docx | Notice Of Funding Opportunity | Apr 30, 2021 10:00 PM UTC |
| Form_13977_-_VITA_Grant_Budget_Plan.pdf | Budget Plan | Apr 30, 2021 10:07 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 30, 2021
Award
$30,000,000
Program Funding
300
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
VITA-2022-002
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:
2
Posted date:
May 1, 2021
Archive date:
September 30, 2021
