Opportunity Information: Apply for TCE 2008 001
Apply for TCE 2008 001
- The Tax Counseling for the Elderly in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tax Counseling for the Elderly" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 21.006 Tax Counseling for the Elderly.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2008 and posted on Jun 2, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 4, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,950,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number TCE 2008 001) is an IRS-funded program designed to support free federal income tax preparation and counseling services for older taxpayers. Through this opportunity, the IRS is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations and certain tribal governments so they can organize, train, and support volunteers who directly assist elderly individuals with preparing their federal tax returns. The core purpose is not simply outreach, but hands-on tax return help delivered in a way that is accessible and convenient to the people being served.
This funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means the IRS expects an active partnership role rather than a simple “send money and receive reports” grant. Awardees are expected to operate or support local tax assistance sites and ensure volunteers receive the training and technical guidance needed to provide accurate, compliant assistance. In practical terms, the program funds the infrastructure around volunteer-based tax help, including coordination, training, and operational support that makes free tax counseling possible at community locations convenient for taxpayers.
A major feature of the TCE program is how grant funds are used. The funds are intended largely to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket costs that arise from providing the service. Examples specifically noted include transportation and meals, along with other incidental expenses volunteers may incur while delivering tax counseling and preparation assistance. This focus recognizes that while volunteers donate their time, they should not have to personally absorb the routine costs of traveling to sites, staffing events, or supporting taxpayers in person.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that meet defined requirements. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The underlying requirement is that the applicant be a private or non-governmental public nonprofit organization exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, capable of administering a volunteer-based program with appropriate training and oversight.
From a funding and scale perspective, the opportunity anticipated around 100 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $3,950,000. The associated CFDA number is 21.006 (Tax Counseling for the Elderly), which is the federal assistance listing used to track and reference this program across federal systems. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which means applicants generally would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award (though applicants may still choose to leverage other resources to strengthen their program).
Key dates listed for this specific announcement show it was posted June 2, 2008, with an original closing date of August 2, 2008 and a revised/current closing date of August 4, 2008. The archive date is August 7, 2008, indicating the announcement is no longer active after that time. The funding activity category is listed as “Other,” clarified as tax preparation and counseling for the elderly, which helps distinguish it from broader social services grants by focusing on a specific type of direct assistance tied to federal tax compliance and taxpayer support.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Lynn Tyler, Program Analyst, at (202) 283-0189, with a reference to “2009 TCE Question,” suggesting a point of contact for program or application questions connected to the TCE cycle.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Grant FAQs (Funding Opportunity Number: TCE 2008 001)
What is the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant?
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant is an IRS-funded program that supports free federal income tax preparation and counseling services for older taxpayers. It funds the organization, training, and support structure needed for volunteers to provide hands-on help to eligible taxpayers with preparing federal tax returns.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to enable qualified organizations to deliver direct, hands-on federal tax return preparation and counseling assistance to elderly individuals in ways that are accessible and convenient. The focus is on practical service delivery, not just outreach or general information sharing.
Who provides the tax help under the TCE program?
Services are delivered by volunteers who directly assist elderly individuals with preparing their federal tax returns. Grant recipients are expected to organize and support these volunteers.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the IRS expects an active partnership role with awardees rather than a simple pass-through grant arrangement. In practice, the IRS involvement is typically more engaged than a standard "fund and report" model.
What activities are awardees expected to carry out?
Awardees are expected to operate or support local tax assistance sites and ensure volunteers receive training and technical guidance needed to provide accurate, compliant assistance. The program supports the coordination and operational setup that makes free tax counseling possible at community locations.
What types of costs are TCE grant funds intended to cover?
Funds are intended largely to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket costs they incur while providing tax counseling and preparation services. Examples specifically noted include transportation and meals, as well as other incidental expenses connected to delivering the service.
Does the TCE grant pay volunteers a salary or wage?
The information provided emphasizes reimbursement of volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses (such as transportation and meals) rather than compensation for time. Volunteers donate their time, and the grant helps ensure they are not personally covering routine service-delivery costs.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to qualifying nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are colleges and universities eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education, even if they are nonprofit entities.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
What general capability must an applicant organization have?
The applicant must be capable of administering a volunteer-based program with appropriate training and oversight, including organizing, training, and supporting volunteers who provide direct tax return preparation and counseling assistance.
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
The opportunity anticipated around 100 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $3,950,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity. That means applicants generally would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, based on the information provided.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 21.006, which corresponds to Tax Counseling for the Elderly. This is the federal assistance listing identifier used across federal systems to track and reference the program.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
This specific announcement was posted on June 2, 2008.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original closing date was August 2, 2008, and the revised/current closing date was August 4, 2008.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is August 7, 2008, which indicates this announcement is no longer active after that time.
How is the funding activity category described?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," and it is clarified as tax preparation and counseling for the elderly, distinguishing it from broader social services grants by its focus on federal tax compliance assistance and taxpayer support.
Where are services expected to be delivered?
The program description emphasizes service delivery at community locations that are convenient and accessible for the taxpayers being served, supported by the infrastructure and coordination funded through the grant.
Who is the contact person listed for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Lynn Tyler, Program Analyst, reachable at (202) 283-0189. The reference provided is "2009 TCE Question," indicating a point of contact for program or application questions connected to the TCE cycle.
What should someone do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The announcement notes that if someone had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, they could contact Lynn Tyler, Program Analyst, at (202) 283-0189, referencing "2009 TCE Question."
Does the program fund outreach only, or direct tax return preparation?
The core purpose is direct, hands-on tax return help and counseling for older taxpayers. The program is described as more than outreach, emphasizing actual assistance with preparing federal tax returns in an accessible and convenient manner.
What is the role of training under the TCE program?
Training is a core expectation. Awardees are expected to organize, train, and provide technical guidance to volunteers so the assistance provided is accurate and compliant.
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