Opportunity Information: Apply for TREAS GRANTS 052015 001
Apply for TREAS GRANTS 052015 001
- The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Low Income Taxpayer Clinic" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 21.008 Low Income Taxpayer Clinics.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 7, 2014 and posted on May 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number TREAS GRANTS 052015 001; CFDA 21.008) is a discretionary federal grant program that supports organizations providing legal and educational assistance to low income taxpayers who are dealing with disputes or controversies involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The program is designed to strengthen access to justice in the tax system by funding clinics that either represent eligible taxpayers in IRS matters, educate individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL) about their taxpayer rights and responsibilities, or deliver both types of services. In practice, the core work funded through LITCs centers on representation, education, and broader advocacy efforts that help taxpayers understand and exercise their rights while navigating IRS processes. A key requirement of the program is that services must be provided free of charge or for no more than a nominal fee, ensuring the help is genuinely accessible to the intended communities.
This opportunity is offered as a grant under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category. The agency associated with the listing is the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program. The total estimated funding available for the cycle described is $10,000,000, with an expectation of about 150 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $1,000 to a ceiling of $100,000, indicating that awards may vary widely depending on the scope and capacity of the applicant program. The announcement also notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of their proposed budget and be prepared to document and meet the match conditions set by the program.
Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). This eligibility structure reflects the way many LITCs operate in the real world, often housed in law schools, universities, or nonprofit legal aid organizations, and staffed by attorneys, clinicians, and supervised students or advocates who can provide direct assistance and community-facing education.
For this specific posting, the opportunity was posted on May 5, 2014, with a current (and original) closing date of June 20, 2014, and an archive date of July 20, 2014. Applicants who needed help accessing the announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 for new applicants, while returning applicants could contact Bill Beard at 202-317-3058. General Grants.gov customer support is also referenced via support@grants.gov.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity?
The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program (Funding Opportunity Number TREAS GRANTS 052015 001; CFDA 21.008) that supports organizations providing legal and educational assistance to low income taxpayers involved in disputes or controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
What is the purpose of the LITC program?
The program is intended to strengthen access to justice in the tax system by funding clinics that help eligible taxpayers navigate IRS processes. It supports work that helps taxpayers understand and exercise their rights when dealing with IRS matters.
What types of services does the grant support?
The grant supports clinics that do one or both of the following:
- Represent eligible taxpayers in disputes or controversies involving the IRS
- Educate individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL) about taxpayer rights and responsibilities
Can an applicant provide both representation and ESL education services?
Yes. The LITC program is designed to fund clinics that provide representation services, ESL taxpayer education services, or both.
What is the core work typically funded through LITCs?
In practice, the core work funded through LITCs centers on representation, education, and broader advocacy efforts that help taxpayers understand and exercise their rights while navigating IRS processes.
Are services required to be free for clients?
Yes. A key program requirement is that services must be provided free of charge or for no more than a nominal fee. This is meant to ensure access for the intended low income communities.
What is the funding activity category for this grant?
This opportunity is offered under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
Which agency or program is associated with this funding listing?
The agency associated with the listing is the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available for the cycle described is $10,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of about 150 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a floor of $1,000 to a ceiling of $100,000. Awards may vary widely depending on the scope and capacity of the applicant program.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement notes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of their proposed budget and be prepared to document and meet match conditions set by the program.
Who is eligible to apply for the LITC grant?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Why are universities and law schools commonly involved with LITCs?
The eligibility structure reflects how many LITCs operate in practice, often housed in law schools, universities, or nonprofit legal aid organizations, and staffed by attorneys, clinicians, and supervised students or advocates who provide direct assistance and community-facing education.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is TREAS GRANTS 052015 001.
What is the CFDA number listed for this program?
The CFDA number provided is 21.008.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 5, 2014.
What is the closing date for applications?
The current (and original) closing date listed is June 20, 2014.
When does the listing archive?
The archive date listed is July 20, 2014.
Where can applicants get help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 for new applicants. Returning applicants could contact Bill Beard at 202-317-3058. General Grants.gov customer support is also referenced via support@grants.gov.
Who should new applicants contact for help?
New applicants were directed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726.
Who should returning applicants contact?
Returning applicants were directed to contact Bill Beard at 202-317-3058.
What email address is provided for Grants.gov customer support?
The email address provided is support@grants.gov.
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