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 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
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024_Publication_4671.pdf | 2024 Publication 4671 - VITA Application Instructions | Apr 28, 2023 07:14 PM UTC |
| VITA_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_2024.docx | VITA Grant NOFO | Apr 28, 2023 07:43 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: May 31, 2023
Award
$40,000,000
Program Funding
325
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
VITA-2024-001
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:
4
Posted date:
May 1, 2023
Archive date:
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