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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

VITA-2027

USDOT-IRS-VITA

General Information

$46,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
May 31, 2026
Closing Date:
325
Expected No. of Awards
$2,000,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
VITA-2027

Owning Agency:
USDOT-IRS-VITA

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

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.

Response Date May 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date May 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 2,000,000
Award Floor 5,000
Cost Sharing Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Private institutions of higher education, State governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info on Eligibility: N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name Zynairdchi V Daniels Grantor
Link to Additional Information: IRS VITA Grant
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 4707692714

CFDA Program(s)

  • 21.009: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program
   

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