Opportunity Information: Apply for VITA 2009
Apply for VITA 2009
- 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" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 14, 2008 and posted on Jul 1, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The VITA Grant (Funding Opportunity Number: VITA 2009) is a discretionary, matching grant program designed to strengthen and expand the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Its main purpose is to push VITA services deeper into underserved communities, especially populations that are hardest to reach in both urban and non-urban areas. The funding is aimed at helping organizations broaden access to free tax preparation assistance while also improving the overall effectiveness and reliability of services delivered at VITA sites.
A central focus of this opportunity is increasing capacity, particularly by expanding the ability of VITA programs to prepare and electronically file federal tax returns. This includes supporting the operational needs that allow more returns to be completed efficiently and submitted electronically, which can improve turnaround times for taxpayers and reduce processing issues associated with paper filing. Alongside capacity growth, the grant emphasizes improving the quality of services, including stronger quality control measures intended to reduce errors and ensure returns are prepared correctly.
Another major emphasis is volunteer development. Because VITA programs rely heavily on trained volunteers, the grant supports enhanced volunteer training efforts. The intent is not just to recruit volunteers, but to make sure they are well-prepared and consistently supported so that the accuracy of tax returns improves across participating sites. Ultimately, the program frames accuracy as a key outcome: better training and stronger quality review processes should significantly improve the correctness of returns prepared through VITA, which protects taxpayers and strengthens trust in the program.
This grant includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide matching resources in addition to the federal award. Eligible applicants include a broad mix of organizations and government entities: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific category), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, county governments, state governments, city or township governments, and both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Key dates listed for the opportunity show it was posted on July 1, 2008, with an original and current closing date of September 2, 2008, and an archive date of October 2, 2008. The funding activity is categorized under “Other,” with clarification provided as “Federal Tax Return Preparation and Electronic Filing,” which highlights that the program is specifically tied to tax preparation service delivery and e-filing capacity rather than a broader social services category.
For applicants or interested parties who need help accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is the Grant Program Office, with assistance available by phone at 404-338-7894 (VITA Grant Help). An additional information link is also referenced as the “VITA Grant Application Package,” indicating there is a formal application package associated with the opportunity.
VITA Grant (Funding Opportunity Number: VITA 2009) FAQs
What is the VITA Grant (VITA 2009)?
The VITA Grant (Funding Opportunity Number: VITA 2009) is a discretionary, matching grant program designed to strengthen and expand the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The main purpose is to push VITA services deeper into underserved communities, especially populations that are hardest to reach in both urban and non-urban areas, by broadening access to free tax preparation assistance and improving the effectiveness and reliability of services delivered at VITA sites.
Who is this grant intended to help serve?
The grant is focused on expanding VITA services in underserved communities and reaching populations that are hardest to reach, including in both urban and non-urban areas.
What kinds of activities does the funding support?
The funding is aimed at helping organizations broaden access to free tax preparation assistance while improving overall effectiveness and reliability at VITA sites. A central theme is increasing capacity to prepare and electronically file federal tax returns, along with improving service quality through stronger quality control.
Does the grant emphasize electronic filing (e-filing)?
Yes. A central focus is expanding the ability of VITA programs to prepare and electronically file federal tax returns, including support for operational needs that allow more returns to be completed efficiently and submitted electronically.
Why is e-filing a priority in this grant?
The opportunity highlights that e-filing can improve turnaround times for taxpayers and reduce processing issues associated with paper filing.
Is improving service quality part of the program goals?
Yes. The grant emphasizes improving the quality of services delivered at VITA sites, including stronger quality control measures intended to reduce errors and ensure returns are prepared correctly.
What does the grant say about accuracy of tax returns?
Accuracy is framed as a key outcome. The program links better volunteer training and stronger quality review processes to improved correctness of returns prepared through VITA, which helps protect taxpayers and strengthens trust in the program.
How does the grant address volunteer needs?
Volunteer development is a major emphasis. Because VITA programs rely heavily on trained volunteers, the grant supports enhanced volunteer training efforts to ensure volunteers are well-prepared and consistently supported, with the goal of improving accuracy across participating sites.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The VITA Grant (VITA 2009) is described as a discretionary grant program.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. This grant includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide matching resources in addition to the federal award.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific category), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, county governments, state governments, city or township governments, and both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants. The eligibility list also notes 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, excluding institutions of higher education under that specific nonprofit category.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is VITA 2009.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity is categorized under "Other," with clarification provided as "Federal Tax Return Preparation and Electronic Filing."
What does the "Federal Tax Return Preparation and Electronic Filing" clarification mean?
It indicates the program is specifically tied to tax preparation service delivery and e-filing capacity rather than being presented as a broader social services category.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is September 2, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 2, 2008.
Where can applicants find the application materials?
An additional information link is referenced as the "VITA Grant Application Package," indicating there is a formal application package associated with the opportunity.
Who can help if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed is the Grant Program Office, which offers assistance for accessing the full announcement electronically.
What is the contact phone number for VITA Grant help?
Help is available by phone at 404-338-7894 (VITA Grant Help).
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