Opportunity Information: Apply for VITA 2013
Apply for VITA 2013
- The Internal Revenue Service 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 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 21.009 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 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 $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The VITA Grant 2013 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: VITA 2013) is a discretionary grant offered by the Internal Revenue Service to strengthen and expand the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA sites provide free federal income tax return preparation, and this grant is designed to help partner organizations broaden the reach and improve the performance of those services, especially for people and communities that are traditionally underserved or harder to reach. The funding supports operational improvements that directly affect how many taxpayers can be served, how efficiently returns can be prepared and filed, and how accurate and reliable the program is across participating locations.
A central purpose of the grant is expanding access to free tax preparation in areas where services are limited, including both urban and non-urban communities. The IRS describes a focus on the "hardest to reach" populations, which typically includes low-to-moderate income taxpayers, individuals with limited English proficiency, elderly taxpayers, persons with disabilities, and communities that face geographic or logistical barriers to receiving in-person tax assistance. Grant funds are also intended to increase the capacity for electronic filing, which generally means building out the technology, connectivity, software readiness, and site procedures needed to submit more returns electronically rather than on paper, improving speed and reducing processing issues.
Beyond expansion and e-filing capacity, the opportunity emphasizes stronger quality control and volunteer development. The IRS outlines objectives that include heightening quality control practices at VITA sites, enhancing volunteer training, and significantly improving the accuracy rate of tax returns prepared through the program. In practice, these goals point toward investments in standardized preparation procedures, reviewer processes, training materials and sessions, certification and skill-building for volunteers, and overall site management practices that reduce errors and ensure consistent service delivery.
This grant has a cost-sharing requirement: it is a matching grant that requires a 100 percent match. That means the applicant organization must contribute non-federal matching resources equal to the amount of grant funds awarded, using allowable sources and methods as defined by the program rules. Anyone considering applying would need to plan for how they will document and meet that match requirement, since it is a core condition of the award.
The total estimated funding for the VITA Grant 2013 program was $12,000,000. The funding activity category is described as "Other," clarified as Federal Tax Return Preparation, and the associated CFDA number is 21.009 (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program). The opportunity was posted May 1, 2012, created April 27, 2012, with an application deadline of May 31, 2012, and an archive date of June 30, 2012, indicating this was a time-limited annual competition for that funding cycle.
Eligibility spans a broad range of organizations and governments that are positioned to operate or support VITA services. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific category), as well as state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. It also includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. In general, these are the types of entities that can recruit and manage volunteers, operate community-facing service sites, and build partnerships needed to serve target populations.
For full program requirements and application instructions, the announcement directs applicants to IRS Publication 4671, titled VITA Grant Program Overview and Application Instructions. Applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically were instructed to contact the IRS Grant Program Office at 404-338-7894.
VITA Grant 2013 (Funding Opportunity Number: VITA 2013) - FAQs
What is the VITA Grant 2013?
The VITA Grant 2013 is a discretionary grant offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to strengthen and expand the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free federal income tax return preparation services through partner organizations and local VITA sites.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to broaden the reach and improve the performance of free tax preparation services delivered through VITA sites, with a particular focus on serving people and communities that are traditionally underserved or harder to reach.
What types of services do VITA sites provide?
VITA sites provide free federal income tax return preparation.
Who is this grant intended to help serve?
The opportunity emphasizes expanding access for the "hardest to reach" populations, which typically includes low-to-moderate income taxpayers, individuals with limited English proficiency, elderly taxpayers, persons with disabilities, and communities facing geographic or logistical barriers to receiving in-person tax assistance.
Does the grant focus on urban areas, non-urban areas, or both?
Both. A stated goal is expanding access to free tax preparation in areas where services are limited, including urban and non-urban communities.
What improvements does the IRS want to see funded through this grant?
The funding supports operational improvements that directly affect: how many taxpayers can be served, how efficiently returns can be prepared and filed, and how accurate and reliable services are across participating locations.
How does the grant relate to electronic filing (e-filing)?
The opportunity specifically aims to increase the capacity for electronic filing. This generally involves building technology and connectivity, ensuring software readiness, and improving site procedures so more returns can be submitted electronically rather than on paper.
What quality-related goals are emphasized in this opportunity?
The IRS emphasizes stronger quality control practices, enhanced volunteer training, and significantly improved accuracy rates for returns prepared through the program. The goals point toward consistent preparation procedures, reviewer processes, training sessions/materials, certification and skill-building, and stronger site management practices to reduce errors.
Is this a matching grant?
Yes. This is a matching grant with a 100 percent match requirement.
What does a 100 percent match requirement mean?
A 100 percent match means the applicant organization must contribute non-federal matching resources equal to the amount of grant funds awarded, using allowable sources and methods as defined by the program rules.
How much total funding was estimated for the VITA Grant 2013 program?
The total estimated funding for the VITA Grant 2013 program was $12,000,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is VITA 2013.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number is 21.009, listed as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is described as "Other," clarified as Federal Tax Return Preparation.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it created?
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2012, and created on April 27, 2012.
What was the application deadline for VITA Grant 2013?
The application deadline was May 31, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was June 30, 2012, indicating it was a time-limited annual competition for that funding cycle.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific category), state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education.
Where can applicants find full program requirements and application instructions?
The announcement directs applicants to IRS Publication 4671, titled VITA Grant Program Overview and Application Instructions.
Who should be contacted if someone has trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically were instructed to contact the IRS Grant Program Office at 404-338-7894.
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