Opportunity Information: Apply for VITA 2014
Apply for VITA 2014
- 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 2014" 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 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 $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 200 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The VITA Grant 2014 opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program designed to strengthen and expand the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, which provides free federal tax return preparation for low to moderate income individuals. The main purpose of this funding is to support partner organizations that are already doing VITA work (or are prepared to build that capacity) so they can reach more taxpayers and deliver higher-quality service. In practice, the grant is meant to supplement and scale what organizations are already doing, rather than replace existing VITA operations.
The program’s core objectives focus on expanding access and improving performance at VITA sites. Grant-funded projects are expected to help VITA extend services to underserved populations in the hardest-to-reach areas, including both urban and non-urban communities. The grant also emphasizes increasing the ability of sites to file federal tax returns electronically, strengthening quality control processes, improving volunteer training, and significantly increasing the accuracy rate of returns prepared through VITA. Taken together, these priorities point to a strong focus on both outreach (serving more people who might otherwise be missed) and operational excellence (reducing errors, improving consistency, and building a well-trained volunteer workforce).
The funding opportunity number is VITA 2014, and it was posted on May 1, 2013 (created April 29, 2013), with an application deadline of May 31, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on October 1, 2013. The estimated total funding amount is $12,000,000, with an expectation of approximately 200 awards, indicating that awards were likely distributed across many partner organizations rather than concentrated in a small number of very large grants. The assistance listing associated with the program is CFDA 21.009, titled the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program, and the opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
Eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of governmental and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific nonprofit category), and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. This range of eligible applicants reflects the reality that VITA services are often hosted and delivered through community-based organizations, local governments, and colleges or universities that can recruit and train volunteers and operate tax sites.
The administering program office is listed under Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, and additional application guidance is referenced through Publication 4671, "VITA Grant Overview and Application Instructions." For access issues or support, the contact is the Grant Program Office at 404-338-7894. Overall, the VITA Grant 2014 opportunity is structured to help experienced (and occasionally new) organizations expand free tax preparation services, improve electronic filing capacity, tighten quality controls, train volunteers more effectively, and raise the accuracy and reliability of returns prepared for the communities VITA is meant to serve.
VITA Grant 2014 (Funding Opportunity: VITA 2014) - FAQs
What is the VITA Grant 2014?
The VITA Grant 2014 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to strengthen and expand the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, which provides free federal tax return preparation for low to moderate income individuals.
What is the main purpose of this grant funding?
The main purpose is to support partner organizations that are already conducting VITA work (or are prepared to build that capacity) so they can reach more taxpayers and deliver higher-quality service. The grant is intended to supplement and scale existing efforts rather than replace current VITA operations.
Who is the VITA Program meant to serve?
The VITA Program provides free federal tax return preparation for low to moderate income individuals.
What are the core objectives of the VITA Grant 2014?
The core objectives focus on expanding access to VITA services and improving performance at VITA sites. This includes outreach to underserved communities and operational improvements that increase service quality and reliability.
What kinds of communities does the grant prioritize?
Grant-funded projects are expected to help VITA extend services to underserved populations in the hardest-to-reach areas, including both urban and non-urban communities.
How does the grant aim to improve VITA site performance?
The opportunity emphasizes increasing electronic filing capacity, strengthening quality control processes, improving volunteer training, and significantly increasing the accuracy rate of returns prepared through VITA.
Does this grant support electronic filing (e-filing) improvements?
Yes. A stated priority is increasing the ability of VITA sites to file federal tax returns electronically.
Does the opportunity address quality control and accuracy?
Yes. The grant emphasizes stronger quality control processes and a significant increase in the accuracy rate of returns prepared through VITA.
Does the grant support volunteer training?
Yes. Improving volunteer training is specifically highlighted as part of the effort to raise consistency and reduce errors.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is VITA 2014.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2013 (created April 29, 2013). The application deadline was May 31, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2013.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $12,000,000.
About how many awards were expected?
Approximately 200 awards were expected, suggesting awards were distributed across many partner organizations.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number and title associated with this grant?
The assistance listing associated with the program is CFDA 21.009, titled the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program.
Which types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a broad set of governmental and nonprofit entities, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific nonprofit category), and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
Are state governments eligible applicants?
Yes. State governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are local governments eligible applicants?
Yes. County governments and city or township governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status are eligible, with a noted exclusion for higher education institutions in that specific nonprofit category.
Are colleges and universities eligible applicants?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The administering program office is listed under Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.
Where can applicants find application instructions and guidance?
Additional application guidance is referenced through Publication 4671, "VITA Grant Overview and Application Instructions."
Who should be contacted for access issues or support?
For access issues or support, the contact is the Grant Program Office at 404-338-7894.
Is this grant intended for organizations already running VITA sites, or can new capacity be built?
The grant is primarily meant to support organizations already doing VITA work, but it also supports organizations that are prepared to build VITA capacity so they can expand services and improve quality.
Is the grant intended to replace an organization’s existing VITA operations?
No. The opportunity indicates the grant is meant to supplement and scale what organizations are already doing rather than replace existing VITA operations.
What types of improvements would a grant-funded project be expected to deliver?
Projects were expected to expand services to underserved and hard-to-reach communities, increase electronic filing capability, strengthen quality controls, improve volunteer training, and raise the accuracy and reliability of returns prepared through VITA.
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