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.
Closed on Jun 1, 2026
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance · Opportunity number VITA-2027
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 2, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 1, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | VITA-2027 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Department of the Treasury |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 21.009 |
| Posted | May 1, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2,000,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 325 |
| Estimated total program funding | $46,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated here | Jun 2, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Private colleges and universities
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- State governments
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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