Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

VITA Grant 2013

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Synopsis

Full Announcement

Application

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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	VITA-2013
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	May 01, 2012
Creation Date:	Apr 27, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 31, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 31, 2012
Archive Date:	Jun 30, 2012
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Federal Tax Return Preparation
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$12,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	21.009  --  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligible Applicants

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
 

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

Internal Revenue Service

Description

This is a matching grant opportunity to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program operated by IRS. This funding provides grants to partner organizations to achieve the following objectives:(1) enable the VITA program to extend services (free federal return preparation) to underserved populations in hardest-to-reach areas, both urban and non-urban;(2) increase the capacity to file returns electronically;(3) heighten quality control;(4) enhance training of volunteers; and(5) improve significantly the accuracy rate of returns prepared at VITA sites. This grant requires 100% matching funds. See IRS Publication 4671, VITA Grant Program Overview and Application Instructions, for full information. 

Link to Additional Information

Publication 4671, VITA Grant Program Overview and Application Instructions

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Grant Program Office
Phone 404-338-7894 Grant Program Office

Synopsis Modification History

There are currently no modifications for this opportunity.