Opportunity Information: Apply for TCE 2012 001
Apply for TCE 2012 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 May 19, 2011 and posted on May 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,100,000.00 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 is an IRS-funded program designed to expand free, high-quality federal income tax return preparation and tax counseling services for older adults. Through this opportunity, the IRS enters into cooperative agreements with eligible organizations that can recruit, train, and support volunteers who deliver direct tax help to elderly taxpayers. The central purpose is to make tax assistance easier to access for seniors by offering services at locations that are convenient to them, while also ensuring volunteers have the technical guidance and program support needed to provide accurate assistance.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number TCE 2012 001) is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally means the IRS is not only providing funding but also expects a level of ongoing involvement or coordination in how the program is carried out. The activity focus is straightforward: tax preparation and counseling services for the elderly. The grant is tied to CFDA number 21.006 (Tax Counseling for the Elderly), which is the federal catalog listing associated with this program.
Grant funds are primarily intended to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket costs they incur while delivering services. Examples specifically noted include transportation and meals, along with other expenses associated with providing tax counseling assistance. In practical terms, this funding helps remove common barriers that would otherwise limit volunteer participation, and it supports the delivery model of meeting taxpayers where they are, rather than requiring seniors to travel to distant or inconvenient sites.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of organizations. Applicants may include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program is built around the idea that community-based organizations and tribal governments are often best positioned to reach elderly populations, organize volunteer operations, and provide accessible service locations.
For this particular announcement cycle, the IRS anticipated making about 100 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $6,100,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a set amount of their own resources as a condition of receiving an award. Key dates listed include a posted date of May 23, 2011, with an application closing date of June 30, 2011, and an archive date of July 8, 2011.
Additional guidance for applicants was referenced as "2012 Publication 1101," which is typically where operational rules, expectations, and detailed instructions for TCE grants are provided. For help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Lorraine Thompson, Senior Tax Analyst, reachable by phone at 404 338 7894, with an email field noted but not actually provided in the source text.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Grant (Funding Opportunity Number TCE 2012 001) - FAQs
What is the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant?
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant is an IRS-funded program designed to expand free, high-quality federal income tax return preparation and tax counseling services for older adults. It supports organizations that can recruit, train, and support volunteers who provide direct tax help to elderly taxpayers.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to make federal tax assistance easier to access for seniors by offering services at locations convenient to them, while ensuring volunteers have the technical guidance and program support needed to provide accurate assistance.
What kind of funding mechanism is this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That generally means the IRS provides funding and also expects some level of ongoing involvement or coordination in how the program is carried out.
What activities does the TCE program support?
The activity focus is tax preparation and tax counseling services for the elderly, delivered by volunteers supported by an eligible organization.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this TCE announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this announcement is TCE 2012 001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The grant is tied to CFDA number 21.006, which corresponds to Tax Counseling for the Elderly.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to (1) nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility description specifies nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What is the IRS expecting grantees to do with volunteers?
Organizations are expected to recruit, train, and support volunteers who deliver direct tax return preparation and tax counseling assistance to elderly taxpayers.
What are grant funds primarily intended to pay for?
Grant funds are primarily intended to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket costs they incur while delivering services.
What are examples of reimbursable volunteer expenses mentioned in the announcement?
Examples specifically noted include transportation and meals, along with other expenses associated with providing tax counseling assistance.
Why does the program focus on reimbursing volunteer expenses?
The funding helps remove common barriers that can limit volunteer participation, and it supports delivering services at locations convenient for seniors rather than requiring seniors to travel to distant or inconvenient sites.
How many awards did the IRS anticipate making for this cycle?
For this announcement cycle, the IRS anticipated making about 100 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this announcement?
The estimated total funding amount for this opportunity was $6,100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a set amount of their own resources as a condition of receiving an award.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is May 23, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is June 30, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is July 8, 2011.
What additional guidance is referenced for applicants?
Additional guidance for applicants is referenced as "2012 Publication 1101," which is described as the place where operational rules, expectations, and detailed instructions for TCE grants are typically provided.
Who is the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Lorraine Thompson, Senior Tax Analyst.
How can applicants contact the listed IRS representative?
The phone number provided is 404 338 7894. An email field was noted in the source text, but no email address was actually provided.
Does the announcement include an email address for the contact?
No. While an email field was noted, the email address itself was not included in the source text provided.
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