Opportunity Information: Apply for TREAS GRANTS 052013 001
Apply for TREAS GRANTS 052013 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 2, 2012 and posted on May 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2012. (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 160 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity is a federal discretionary grant program run through the IRS Office of the Taxpayer Advocate, under the leadership of National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson at the time of this announcement. The core purpose of the program is to support organizations that help taxpayers who cannot afford professional representation or who face language barriers when dealing with federal tax matters. Even though clinics receive partial funding from the IRS through this program, the clinics themselves, along with their staff and volunteers, are expected to remain independent from the IRS in their day-to-day operations and client advocacy.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number TREAS GRANTS 052013 001; CFDA 21.008) provides matching grants of up to $100,000 per year to eligible organizations to develop, expand, or maintain a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. The total estimated funding amount listed for the program cycle is $10,000,000, with an expected 160 awards, reflecting a program structure designed to support a broad national network of clinics rather than a small number of large grantees. The award ceiling is $100,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, meaning the posted data does not guarantee a minimum award size, though actual awards are governed by the program’s selection decisions and applicant qualifications.
Organizations can apply to provide one or both of the two major service categories the LITC program is designed to fund. First, clinics may focus on representing low income individuals in tax controversies with the IRS. In practical terms, this usually means helping clients resolve disputes such as audits, collection actions, appeals, or other conflicts where the taxpayer’s rights and obligations are being contested or clarified. Second, clinics may focus on outreach and education for taxpayers who speak English as a second language (ESL), helping communities better understand tax responsibilities, available relief, and how to navigate IRS processes. Applicants are allowed to apply as a controversy-representation clinic, an ESL outreach and education provider, or a combined model that does both.
The grant includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide matching resources in addition to the federal grant amount. While the summary data does not specify the match percentage or what forms of match are allowable, the presence of a match requirement generally indicates that the program expects the applicant organization to demonstrate commitment and capacity through non-federal contributions, which can sometimes include cash and, depending on program rules, in-kind support such as volunteer time or donated professional services.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of organizations: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) entities by the IRS (other than institutions of higher education, since those are separately listed). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, which fits the program’s focus on legal representation, taxpayer rights, and community education in the tax administration context.
For this particular posting, the opportunity was posted on May 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2012, and an archive date of December 31, 2012. The listing also provides an additional information link referenced as a press release and includes a point of contact for access issues: Bill Beard, Senior Program Analyst, at (202) 622-8972.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Grant - FAQs
What is the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity?
The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity is a federal discretionary grant program administered through the IRS Office of the Taxpayer Advocate. Its purpose is to support organizations that help taxpayers who cannot afford professional representation and/or taxpayers who face language barriers when dealing with federal tax matters.
Who runs the LITC grant program?
The program is run through the IRS Office of the Taxpayer Advocate. At the time of this announcement, it was under the leadership of National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson.
What is the main purpose of the LITC program?
The core purpose is to fund organizations that provide assistance in federal tax matters to (1) low income individuals who cannot afford professional representation, and (2) taxpayers who need outreach and education because they speak English as a second language (ESL).
Do LITC-funded clinics work for the IRS?
No. Even though clinics may receive partial funding from the IRS through this grant program, clinics and their staff and volunteers are expected to remain independent from the IRS in day-to-day operations and in client advocacy.
What types of services can be funded under this opportunity?
Applicants may propose one or both of the following major service categories:
- Representation in federal tax controversies: representing low income individuals in disputes with the IRS, which can include audits, collection actions, appeals, or other conflicts where the taxpayer's rights and obligations are being contested or clarified.
- ESL outreach and education: outreach and education for taxpayers who speak English as a second language, helping communities understand tax responsibilities, available relief, and how to navigate IRS processes.
Can an organization apply to provide both controversy representation and ESL outreach?
Yes. Applicants may apply as a controversy-representation clinic, an ESL outreach and education provider, or a combined clinic model that does both.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is TREAS GRANTS 052013 001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 21.008.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount available per year?
The opportunity provides matching grants of up to $100,000 per year for eligible organizations to develop, expand, or maintain a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0. This indicates the posted data does not guarantee a minimum award size, and actual awards depend on program selection decisions and applicant qualifications.
How much total funding is expected to be available for this program cycle?
The total estimated funding amount listed is $10,000,000 for the program cycle.
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates an expectation of approximately 160 awards, supporting a broad national network of clinics.
Does this grant require matching funds or cost sharing?
Yes. The grant includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide matching resources in addition to the federal grant amount.
Does the posting specify the match percentage or what counts as match?
No. The summary information provided does not specify the match percentage or which forms of match are allowable. It only indicates that a match is required. (Detailed match rules would typically be found in the full program guidance, but that is not included in the information provided here.)
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the following organization types:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) entities by the IRS (other than institutions of higher education, which are listed separately)
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the program's focus on legal representation, taxpayer rights, and community education related to federal tax administration.
What can grant funds be used to support?
Based on the posting, funds are intended to help eligible organizations develop, expand, or maintain a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic that provides qualifying controversy representation services, ESL outreach/education services, or both.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2012.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is June 15, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 31, 2012.
Is there an additional information link associated with the posting?
Yes. The listing references an additional information link described as a press release.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this opportunity?
The point of contact for access issues is Bill Beard, Senior Program Analyst, at (202) 622-8972.
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