Opportunity Information: Apply for TREAS GRANTS 052016 001
Apply for TREAS GRANTS 052016 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 1, 2015 and posted on May 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2015 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 052016 001) is a discretionary federal grant program intended to support organizations that help low income taxpayers navigate problems and disputes involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The program is built around three core service areas: direct representation of qualifying taxpayers in IRS controversies, education for taxpayers who speak English as a second language (ESL) about their rights and responsibilities under U.S. tax law, and broader advocacy efforts that improve access to fair tax administration for underserved communities. A key expectation is that services be delivered at no cost or only for a nominal fee, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent eligible taxpayers from receiving assistance.
This opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services and uses the grant funding instrument type. The agency associated with the announcement is the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program. The scope of work centers on helping individuals who otherwise could not afford professional tax representation or meaningful tax education, especially when facing audits, collection actions, appeals, or other disputes with the IRS. Clinics may focus on controversy representation, ESL education, or a combination of both. In practice, this means an applicant organization should be prepared to deliver hands-on casework support, community-facing educational programming, or integrated services that cover representation plus education and outreach. The emphasis on advocacy reflects that LITCs often identify systemic issues affecting low income taxpayers and work to address those issues through appropriate channels, while still keeping taxpayer services at the center of operations.
The funding details indicate an estimated total program funding amount of $10,000,000, with an expected 150 awards. Individual award amounts range from an award floor of $1,000 to an award ceiling of $100,000. The program has a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide a portion of project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with program rules. This requirement is important for planning because applicants need to document how they will meet the match, whether through cash contributions, allowable in-kind support, or other eligible sources, depending on the governing guidance for the program year.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). This eligibility structure commonly supports university-based clinics (including law school clinics) as well as community nonprofits with legal, financial counseling, or consumer assistance missions, provided they can deliver tax controversy representation and/or ESL taxpayer education consistent with LITC program expectations.
The announcement timeline in the source data shows a posted and creation date of May 1, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2015, and an archive date of July 15, 2015. While those dates indicate the specific listing is historical, the summary captures the essential design of the LITC grant: building local capacity to provide accessible tax dispute assistance and taxpayer education for low income and ESL populations.
For applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement online, the contact information provided points to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726. The listing also includes a returning contact name, Bill Beard, with phone number 949-389-4118, and Grants.gov support at support@grants.gov, reflecting that application access and submission support was handled through standard Grants.gov channels.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Grant Opportunity FAQs
1) What is the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity?
The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number TREAS GRANTS 052016 001) is a discretionary federal grant program designed to support organizations that assist low income taxpayers with problems and disputes involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It focuses on increasing access to fair tax administration by funding taxpayer representation, education, and advocacy for underserved communities.
2) Which agency/program is associated with this funding opportunity?
The announcement is associated with the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program. The opportunity is listed as a federal grant program and is accessed through standard Grants.gov channels for application and support.
3) What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the grant funding instrument type.
4) What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services.
5) What is the purpose of the LITC program?
The purpose is to build local capacity for services that help individuals who cannot afford professional tax representation or meaningful tax education, particularly when they are facing disputes with the IRS. The program is intended to reduce financial and access barriers by supporting services delivered at no cost or only for a nominal fee.
6) What core services does the program support?
The program is built around three core service areas:
- Direct representation of qualifying taxpayers in IRS controversies
- Education for taxpayers who speak English as a second language (ESL) about their rights and responsibilities under U.S. tax law
- Advocacy efforts that improve access to fair tax administration for underserved communities
7) What does "direct representation" mean in the context of this grant?
Direct representation refers to hands-on assistance representing eligible taxpayers in disputes with the IRS. The scope described includes support for situations such as audits, collection actions, appeals, or other IRS disputes and controversies.
8) What does the ESL education component cover?
The ESL education component focuses on educating taxpayers who speak English as a second language about their rights and responsibilities under U.S. tax law. This is intended to improve understanding and access for individuals who may face language barriers when dealing with tax obligations or IRS processes.
9) What does "advocacy" mean for LITCs in this program description?
Advocacy is described as efforts to improve access to fair tax administration for underserved communities. The description notes that clinics may identify systemic issues affecting low income taxpayers and work to address those issues through appropriate channels, while still keeping taxpayer services at the center of operations.
10) Do applicants have to provide all three service types (representation, ESL education, and advocacy)?
The description indicates clinics may focus on controversy representation, ESL education, or a combination of both, and it highlights advocacy as an emphasis within LITC operations. Based on the provided information, applicants should be prepared to deliver representation, community-facing education programming, or integrated services that combine representation with education and outreach.
11) Are services required to be free to clients?
A key expectation is that services be delivered at no cost or only for a nominal fee. The intent is to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent eligible taxpayers from receiving assistance.
12) Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
13) What kinds of organizations typically fit this eligibility structure?
The eligibility structure commonly supports university-based clinics (including law school clinics) and community nonprofits with legal, financial counseling, or consumer assistance missions, as long as they can deliver tax controversy representation and/or ESL taxpayer education consistent with LITC expectations.
14) How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding amount is $10,000,000.
15) How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expected 150 awards.
16) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual award amounts range from an award floor of $1,000 to an award ceiling of $100,000.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program has a cost sharing or matching requirement. Recipients must provide a portion of project costs from non-federal sources in accordance with the program rules.
18) What kinds of sources can be used to meet the match requirement?
The description notes that applicants need to document how they will meet the match and mentions potential sources such as cash contributions and allowable in-kind support, depending on the governing guidance for the program year.
19) What types of activities are within the scope of work?
The scope centers on helping low income individuals who cannot afford professional tax representation or meaningful tax education. The activities described include direct casework support for IRS disputes, community-facing ESL educational programming about tax rights and responsibilities, and advocacy-oriented work aimed at improving fairness and access in tax administration for underserved communities.
20) Can an applicant focus only on representation or only on ESL education?
Yes. The provided description states that clinics may focus on controversy representation, ESL education, or a combination of both.
21) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is TREAS GRANTS 052016 001.
22) What are the key dates for the posted opportunity in the provided listing?
The listing shows a posted and creation date of May 1, 2015, an original and current closing date of June 15, 2015, and an archive date of July 15, 2015.
23) Is this specific listing current or historical?
The dates provided indicate the specific listing is historical (it closed June 15, 2015, and was archived July 15, 2015). The summary still reflects the core design and service model described for the LITC grant in that listing.
24) What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement online?
The contact information points to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 for help accessing the announcement and related application materials.
25) What contact details are provided in the listing?
The listing includes the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number (1-800-518-4726), a returning contact name Bill Beard with phone number 949-389-4118, and Grants.gov support email at support@grants.gov.
26) What is the intended impact of funding LITCs?
The intended impact is to ensure eligible low income and ESL taxpayers can access representation and education without cost barriers, and to support efforts that improve fairness and access in tax administration for underserved communities, especially for those dealing with audits, collection actions, appeals, and other IRS disputes.
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