TREAS-GRANTS-052027-001: 2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Low Income Taxpayer Clinic notices from 2026.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 150 awards worth $26.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 17, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 9, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$26.0 million
- Expected awards150
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 17, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
according to the statute, a clinical program at an accredited law, business, or accounting school is eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Low Income Taxpayer Clinics awards averaged $126,553; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (73% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
2027 LITC Grant Application Period announcement More information may be found on the Taxpayer Advocate Website at https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about-us/low-income-taxpayer-clinics-litc The grant application period is 5/6/2026-7/17/2026. Appy at https://litcgrants.treasury.gov The NOFO is attached to this announcement
Who has won Low Income Taxpayer Clinics grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (21.008) awarded $83.9 million across 663 grant awards, an average of $126,553 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Aid Society | Michigan | 5 | $980,000 |
| Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc. | Virginia | 5 | $980,000 |
| The Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco | California | 5 | $980,000 |
| The Community Tax Law Project | Virginia | 5 | $980,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands | Tennessee | 5 | $980,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is TREAS-GRANTS-052027-001 still open?
No. It closed on July 17, 2026.
Who can apply for 2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)?
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)?
Closed July 17, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $26.0 million in total across about 150 awards.
Who has won Low Income Taxpayer Clinics grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Accounting Aid Society, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc., The Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco. The program made 663 awards worth $83.9 million in that time.
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