Opportunity Information: Apply for VITA 2010
Apply for VITA 2010
- The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "VITA Grant 2010" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2009 and posted on Jun 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,440,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 110 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The VITA Grant 2010 opportunity is a discretionary federal grant designed to strengthen and expand the IRS-supported Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The core purpose of the funding is to help organizations use trained volunteers to prepare and electronically file federal tax returns, with a particular focus on reaching underserved populations in the hardest-to-reach communities. The announcement emphasizes expanding services in both urban and non-urban areas, increasing overall site capacity for electronic filing, improving the training provided to volunteers, strengthening quality control practices, and ultimately improving the accuracy of tax returns prepared at VITA sites. In practice, this grant is intended to help more eligible taxpayers access free, reliable tax preparation while improving consistency and oversight across volunteer-run locations.
This opportunity has a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute matching resources alongside the federal award. The total estimated funding available is $7,440,000, and the program anticipated making about 110 awards. The funding activity is categorized under an "Other" heading, clarified as federal tax return preparation and electronic filing, which reflects the operational and service-delivery nature of the program rather than research or construction.
Eligible applicants include a range of public and nonprofit entities that commonly administer community-facing services. Specifically, eligibility extends to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education under that particular nonprofit category), state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This broad eligibility suggests the program is intended to support both community-based organizations and government or campus-affiliated partners that can recruit, train, and manage volunteers and deliver tax assistance at scale.
A key administrative detail in this announcement is the submission method: applications for VITA 2010 were not accepted through Grants.gov. Instead, applicants were required to mail their applications to the IRS Grant Program Office at 401 West Peachtree Street, Stop 420 D, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. The posting date for the opportunity was June 1, 2009, and the application closing date was July 17, 2009 (with the same date listed as both the original and current closing date). The opportunity was later archived on August 18, 2009. Applicants were directed to consult IRS Publication 4671, titled "VITA Grant Program 2010 Overview and Application Package," for the complete set of requirements, forms, and instructions needed to apply.
For support, the listed point of contact was the Grant Program Office, reachable by phone at 404-338-7894, particularly for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically. Overall, VITA Grant 2010 is best understood as a capacity-building, service-expansion grant aimed at improving access to free tax preparation and electronic filing, while also tightening training and quality controls to raise return accuracy across VITA sites.
VITA Grant 2010 FAQs
What is the VITA Grant 2010 opportunity?
The VITA Grant 2010 opportunity is a discretionary federal grant intended to strengthen and expand the IRS-supported Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program by helping organizations provide free tax return preparation and electronic filing through trained volunteers.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to expand VITA services and capacity so more eligible taxpayers can access free, reliable tax preparation and electronic filing, especially in underserved and hardest-to-reach communities. The grant also emphasizes stronger training and quality control to improve the accuracy of returns prepared at VITA sites.
What kinds of activities does the grant emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes expanding services in both urban and non-urban areas, increasing site capacity for electronic filing, improving volunteer training, strengthening quality control practices, and improving the accuracy of tax returns prepared at VITA sites.
Who is the grant intended to help (target communities)?
The opportunity specifically highlights reaching underserved populations in the hardest-to-reach communities, with services expanded across both urban and non-urban locations.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
It is described as a discretionary federal grant, which typically means awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. This opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute matching resources alongside the federal award.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available is $7,440,000.
About how many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making about 110 awards.
What type of funding activity is this categorized under?
The funding activity is categorized under an "Other" heading, clarified as federal tax return preparation and electronic filing. This reflects that the grant supports operational/service-delivery work rather than research or construction.
Which organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education under that particular nonprofit category)
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants. The eligibility list also notes that 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education under that specific nonprofit category.
Were applications submitted through Grants.gov?
No. Applications for VITA 2010 were not accepted through Grants.gov.
How were applicants required to submit their application?
Applicants were required to mail their applications to the IRS Grant Program Office.
What is the mailing address for submitting the application?
Applications were to be mailed to:
IRS Grant Program Office
401 West Peachtree Street, Stop 420 D
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date for the opportunity was June 1, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was July 17, 2009. The same date was listed as both the original and current closing date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 18, 2009.
Where were applicants directed to find the full requirements and application package?
Applicants were directed to consult IRS Publication 4671, titled "VITA Grant Program 2010 Overview and Application Package," for the complete set of requirements, forms, and instructions needed to apply.
Who was the point of contact for support?
The listed point of contact was the Grant Program Office.
What phone number was provided for help?
The Grant Program Office could be reached by phone at 404-338-7894, particularly for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
What outcomes is the grant trying to improve at VITA sites?
The grant is intended to improve access to free tax preparation and electronic filing while improving consistency, oversight, training, and quality control, with the goal of improving the accuracy of tax returns prepared at VITA sites.
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