Opportunity Information: Apply for TCE 2013 001
Apply for TCE 2013 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 Apr 17, 2012 and posted on May 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $5,600,000.00 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 a federally supported program that funds free tax preparation and counseling services for older adults, specifically individuals age 60 and above. The purpose is to make sure seniors can receive reliable, no-cost assistance in preparing and filing their federal income tax returns, especially during the primary filing season. While direct tax return preparation typically takes place from January 1 through April 15 each year, the program is designed so that planning, volunteer recruitment, training, outreach, scheduling, and other quality-support activities can happen year-round to keep service delivery organized and consistent.
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the IRS does more than simply provide funding; it also works with the selected organizations in a partnership-style arrangement. The legal authority for the program traces back to Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-600), which specifically authorizes the IRS to enter into agreements with qualifying nonprofit organizations to support volunteer-based tax counseling and preparation for elderly taxpayers. The broader grants framework referenced in the announcement is the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-224), codified at 31 USC Chapter 63, which governs how federal agencies use grants versus cooperative agreements.
Funding is appropriated by Congress as a dedicated line item in the IRS budget and is distributed to approved sponsoring organizations to cover program expenses tied to operating local TCE services. The announcement reflects an estimated total funding amount of $5,600,000 and anticipates roughly 100 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants are not required to contribute a set amount of non-federal funds as a condition of the award, although organizations may still leverage additional resources to strengthen their programs.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of applicants with the capacity to manage and deliver volunteer-driven tax assistance services. The primary eligible applicants are nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are also eligible. A key expectation is that applicant organizations have experience coordinating volunteer programs and have a background in income tax preparation, since the core service model depends on recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who will deliver free tax help to seniors. In practice, the sponsoring organization is responsible for building the local service network: organizing tax sites or service locations, ensuring volunteers are trained and supported with technical guidance, and maintaining program quality so that elderly taxpayers receive accurate and efficient assistance.
Administratively, the grant is identified under Funding Opportunity Number TCE 2013 001 and is associated with CFDA number 21.006 (Tax Counseling for the Elderly). The opportunity was posted May 1, 2012, with a closing date of May 31, 2012, and an archive date of June 30, 2012. The activity category is described as tax preparation and counseling services for the elderly, and additional program guidance is referenced through a link to Publication 1101 (2013), which typically provides operational rules, sponsor responsibilities, and other program requirements. For access issues or support, the listing includes a Grant Program Office contact phone number (404-338-7894) and indicates an email contact for the TCE program as well.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Grant
What is the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant?
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant is a federally supported program that funds free tax preparation and counseling services for older adults. It is designed to help ensure individuals age 60 and above can receive reliable, no-cost assistance in preparing and filing their federal income tax returns.
Who is the TCE program intended to serve?
The program is specifically focused on older adults, defined in this opportunity as individuals age 60 and above.
What services does the TCE grant support?
The grant supports free federal income tax preparation and counseling services for eligible seniors. The service model relies on organizing and supporting volunteer-driven tax assistance for elderly taxpayers.
When are tax returns typically prepared under this program?
Direct tax return preparation typically takes place from January 1 through April 15 each year, aligning with the primary federal filing season referenced in the opportunity.
Is the program only active during tax season?
No. While tax return preparation typically occurs during the main filing season, the program is designed to support year-round activities such as planning, volunteer recruitment, training, outreach, scheduling, and other quality-support work to keep service delivery organized and consistent.
What type of federal award is this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means the IRS does more than provide funding; it also works with selected organizations in a partnership-style arrangement.
What does it mean that the award is a "cooperative agreement" rather than a standard grant?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates the IRS is expected to have involvement beyond issuing funds, working collaboratively with the sponsoring organization as part of the program delivery framework.
What is the legal authority for the TCE program?
The program authority traces to Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-600), which authorizes the IRS to enter into agreements with qualifying nonprofit organizations to support volunteer-based tax counseling and preparation for elderly taxpayers.
What broader federal grants framework is referenced in the announcement?
The opportunity references the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-224), codified at 31 USC Chapter 63, which governs how federal agencies use grants versus cooperative agreements.
How is the TCE program funded?
Funding is appropriated by Congress as a dedicated line item in the IRS budget and distributed to approved sponsoring organizations to cover program expenses tied to operating local TCE services.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The announcement reflects an estimated total funding amount of $5,600,000.
About how many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates roughly 100 awards.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. Applicants are not required to contribute a set amount of non-federal funds as a condition of the award, although organizations may still leverage additional resources to strengthen their programs.
Who is eligible to apply for the TCE grant?
Eligibility is limited to organizations with the capacity to manage and deliver volunteer-driven tax assistance services. Primary eligible applicants include nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
The opportunity specifies eligible applicants as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
What experience or capacity is expected from applicant organizations?
A key expectation is that applicants have experience coordinating volunteer programs and a background in income tax preparation, because the core service model depends on recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who provide free tax help to seniors.
What is the role of the sponsoring organization under TCE?
The sponsoring organization is responsible for building the local service network. This includes organizing tax sites or service locations, ensuring volunteers are trained and supported with technical guidance, and maintaining program quality so elderly taxpayers receive accurate and efficient assistance.
Does the grant specifically support volunteer-based service delivery?
Yes. The opportunity describes the program as volunteer-based and emphasizes that the model depends on recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to deliver free tax counseling and preparation to elderly taxpayers.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The grant is identified under Funding Opportunity Number TCE 2013 001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 21.006, titled Tax Counseling for the Elderly.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The listed closing date was May 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 30, 2012.
How is the activity category described in the announcement?
The activity category is described as tax preparation and counseling services for the elderly.
Where is additional program guidance referenced?
Additional program guidance is referenced through a link to Publication 1101 (2013), which is described as typically providing operational rules, sponsor responsibilities, and other program requirements.
Who can be contacted for access issues or support related to the grant listing?
The listing includes a Grant Program Office contact phone number: 404-338-7894. It also indicates there is an email contact for the TCE program.
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