Opportunity Information: Apply for TCE 2014 001
Apply for TCE 2014 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 29, 2013 and posted on May 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2013. (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 60 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 federal program run by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that funds free tax preparation and counseling services for people age 60 and older. The program is built around trained volunteers who help eligible older taxpayers prepare their federal income tax returns at no cost. While most direct tax return preparation takes place during the standard filing season (generally January 1 through April 15), the grant recognizes that the planning and support work required to run a high-quality program can happen year-round, including volunteer recruitment, training, site coordination, quality review, and overall program administration.
Legally, the program is authorized under Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-600), which allows the IRS to enter into cooperative agreements with nonprofit partners to deliver these services. The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a simple grant, which typically means the IRS expects to have ongoing involvement beyond issuing funds, such as setting program requirements, providing guidance, and monitoring performance. The competition and award process is carried out consistent with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-224), which governs how federal agencies choose and manage assistance instruments.
Funding is provided through a special congressional appropriation that appears as a line item in the IRS budget. Awarded funds are then distributed to selected recipients to cover their program expenses associated with delivering tax counseling and preparation for seniors. For the specific posting provided (Funding Opportunity Number TCE 2014 001; CFDA 21.006), the IRS anticipated making about 60 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $5.6 million, and it explicitly stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. In other words, applicants were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligible applicants for this opportunity include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education, as described in the notice). Beyond basic eligibility, the program emphasizes that applicants should be experienced in coordinating volunteer-based programs and should have experience with income tax preparation, since the model depends on recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who can provide accurate, reliable assistance to older taxpayers. Recipients use grant funds to operate local TCE programs, which can include setting up tax assistance sites, managing volunteers, providing training and technical support, and ensuring service delivery meets IRS quality and accountability expectations.
The notice categorizes the funded activity as tax preparation and counseling services for the elderly, and it was posted May 1, 2013, with an application closing date of May 31, 2013 (and an archive date of June 30, 2013). The announcement references an additional information resource (Publication 1101 for 2014) and provides a point of contact through the Grant Program Office, including a phone number (404-338-7894) and an email contact for TCE-related questions or access issues with the full announcement.
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Grant (IRS) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant program?
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant is a federal program run by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that funds free tax preparation and counseling services for people age 60 and older. The program is built around trained volunteers who help eligible older taxpayers prepare their federal income tax returns at no cost.
2) Who is the TCE program designed to serve?
The program is intended to serve older taxpayers, specifically people age 60 and older, by providing free federal income tax return preparation and counseling services.
3) What kinds of services does the TCE grant support?
The funded activity is categorized as tax preparation and counseling services for the elderly. This includes operating local TCE programs where trained volunteers assist eligible seniors with preparing their federal income tax returns at no cost.
4) When does most tax return preparation happen under TCE?
Most direct tax return preparation typically takes place during the standard filing season, generally from January 1 through April 15.
5) Can TCE grant-funded work happen outside the tax filing season?
Yes. The grant recognizes that planning and support work can happen year-round. Examples mentioned include volunteer recruitment, training, site coordination, quality review, and overall program administration.
6) What is the legal authority for the TCE program?
The program is authorized under Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-600), which allows the IRS to enter into cooperative agreements with nonprofit partners to deliver these services.
7) Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a simple grant.
8) What does it mean that TCE is a cooperative agreement?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement typically means the IRS expects to have ongoing involvement beyond issuing funds, such as setting program requirements, providing guidance, and monitoring performance.
9) What federal law governs how the IRS runs the competition and award process for this opportunity?
The competition and award process is carried out consistent with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-224), which governs how federal agencies choose and manage assistance instruments.
10) Where does the funding for TCE come from?
Funding is provided through a special congressional appropriation that appears as a line item in the IRS budget. Awarded funds are distributed to selected recipients to cover program expenses associated with delivering tax counseling and tax preparation for seniors.
11) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA number for this posting?
For the specific posting described, the Funding Opportunity Number is TCE 2014 001 and the CFDA number is 21.006.
12) How many awards did the IRS anticipate making for this posting?
The IRS anticipated making about 60 awards for this posting.
13) What was the estimated total funding amount for this posting?
The estimated total funding amount was $5.6 million.
14) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice explicitly stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
15) Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status. The notice excludes institutions of higher education (as described in the notice).
16) Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The notice excludes institutions of higher education (as described in the notice).
17) What experience does the program emphasize for applicants?
Beyond basic eligibility, the program emphasizes that applicants should be experienced in coordinating volunteer-based programs and should have experience with income tax preparation, since the service model depends on recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who can provide accurate, reliable assistance to older taxpayers.
18) What kinds of activities can recipients use TCE funds for?
Recipients use grant funds to operate local TCE programs. Examples provided include setting up tax assistance sites, managing volunteers, providing training and technical support, and ensuring service delivery meets IRS quality and accountability expectations.
19) What is the role of volunteers in the TCE program model?
Trained volunteers are central to the program. They help eligible older taxpayers prepare their federal income tax returns at no cost, and the program model relies on recruiting, training, and supporting these volunteers.
20) When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The notice was posted May 1, 2013. The application closing date was May 31, 2013, and the archive date was June 30, 2013.
21) Is there an official resource referenced for additional information?
Yes. The announcement references Publication 1101 for 2014 as an additional information resource.
22) Who can be contacted with questions about the TCE opportunity or access issues with the full announcement?
The notice provides a point of contact through the Grant Program Office, including phone number 404-338-7894 and an email contact for TCE-related questions or access issues with the full announcement.
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