Opportunity Information: Apply for TCE 2017 001
Apply for TCE 2017 001
- The USDOT-IRS-TCE 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2016 and posted on Apr 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant opportunity is a discretionary federal funding program administered by the IRS to support free tax help for older adults. Under this program, the IRS is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with qualified organizations so they can recruit, train, and support volunteers who provide no-cost tax counseling and federal income tax return preparation assistance to elderly individuals. The overall goal is to make reliable tax assistance available in settings that are convenient and accessible to the people who need it, reducing barriers such as transportation challenges, limited income, or lack of access to professional tax services.
Funding is directed to private or non-governmental public nonprofit agencies and organizations that are exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, along with federally recognized Native American tribal governments. In practical terms, eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) and federally recognized tribal governments that are capable of operating a volunteer-based tax assistance program. These organizations are expected to provide training and technical support so volunteers can competently help elderly taxpayers with federal tax return preparation and related counseling.
A key feature of this opportunity is how grant funds may be used. Rather than paying for tax preparation services as a commercial transaction, the program supports volunteer-driven service delivery by reimbursing volunteers for reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred while providing assistance. The description highlights reimbursements such as transportation and meals, as well as other incidental expenses connected to delivering tax counseling services at sites convenient to taxpayers. This design helps organizations sustain and expand volunteer participation by ensuring that volunteers are not personally burdened by the costs of serving the community, especially when service locations are spread out or require travel.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the IRS anticipates an ongoing working relationship with award recipients beyond simply issuing funds. While the summary data does not list an award ceiling amount, it indicates an expectation of about 100 awards, suggesting the program is intended to be widely distributed across many community organizations and service areas rather than concentrated in a small number of large recipients. The opportunity is identified as “Other” for the funding activity category, reflecting that it supports a public service function (free tax counseling and return preparation) rather than a traditional research, infrastructure, or education grant category.
For reference and tracking, the opportunity is titled “Tax Counseling for the Elderly,” with Funding Opportunity Number TCE 2017 001 and CFDA number 21.006. The posting and creation dates are April 26, 2016, and the application closing date listed is May 31, 2016. The sponsoring agency name is shown as USDOT-IRS-TCE, though the program itself is described as an IRS-administered initiative focused on volunteer-based tax counseling for elderly taxpayers.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Grant FAQs
What is the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant?
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant is a discretionary federal funding program administered by the IRS. It supports free tax help for older adults by funding qualified organizations to recruit, train, and support volunteers who provide no-cost tax counseling and federal income tax return preparation assistance to elderly individuals.
What is the main purpose of the TCE program?
The overall goal is to make reliable tax assistance available in settings that are convenient and accessible to elderly taxpayers. The program is designed to reduce barriers to getting tax help, such as transportation challenges, limited income, or lack of access to professional tax services.
Who provides the tax counseling and return preparation services under this program?
Services are provided by volunteers supported by the funded organization. The organization is expected to recruit volunteers, provide training, and offer technical support so volunteers can competently assist elderly taxpayers with federal tax return preparation and related counseling.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Funding is directed to private or non-governmental public nonprofit agencies and organizations that are exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) that are capable of operating a volunteer-based tax assistance program.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description provided specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
What does it mean that the award is a "cooperative agreement"?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the IRS anticipates an ongoing working relationship with award recipients beyond simply issuing funds.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
The grant supports operating a volunteer-driven program that provides free tax counseling and federal income tax return preparation assistance for elderly individuals. Organizations are expected to recruit, train, and support volunteers and to deliver services at locations that are convenient and accessible to the people who need help.
How can TCE grant funds be used?
Grant funds are intended to support volunteer-driven service delivery and may be used to reimburse volunteers for reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred while providing assistance. The opportunity description highlights reimbursements such as transportation and meals, as well as other incidental expenses related to delivering tax counseling services.
Does the program pay for tax preparation as a commercial service?
No. The description emphasizes that the program is not designed to pay for tax preparation services as a commercial transaction. Instead, it supports volunteer-based delivery and reimburses reasonable out-of-pocket volunteer expenses connected to providing the service.
Why does the program reimburse volunteer expenses?
This design helps organizations sustain and expand volunteer participation by ensuring volunteers are not personally burdened by the costs of serving the community, particularly when service sites are spread out or require travel.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve elderly individuals by providing no-cost tax counseling and federal income tax return preparation assistance.
What types of barriers is the program trying to reduce for elderly taxpayers?
The program aims to reduce common barriers such as transportation challenges, limited income, and lack of access to professional tax services by offering reliable assistance in convenient and accessible settings.
How widely are awards expected to be distributed?
The summary indicates an expectation of about 100 awards. This suggests the program is intended to be distributed across many community organizations and service areas rather than concentrated in a small number of large recipients.
Is an award ceiling amount provided in the summary?
No. The summary data referenced does not list an award ceiling amount.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as "Other" for the funding activity category, reflecting that it supports a public service function (free tax counseling and return preparation) rather than a traditional research, infrastructure, or education grant category.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Tax Counseling for the Elderly."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is TCE 2017 001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 21.006.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting and creation dates are listed as April 26, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is May 31, 2016.
Which agency sponsors/administers this opportunity?
The program is described as an IRS-administered initiative focused on volunteer-based tax counseling for elderly taxpayers. The sponsoring agency name is shown as USDOT-IRS-TCE.
What are participating organizations expected to do with grant support?
Participating organizations are expected to operate a volunteer-based tax assistance program, including recruiting volunteers, providing training and technical support, and facilitating service delivery in convenient and accessible locations for elderly taxpayers. They are also expected to manage reimbursements for reasonable volunteer out-of-pocket expenses tied to service delivery (such as transportation, meals, and incidental costs).
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