VITA-2026-001: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant
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 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance notices from 2025.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 325 awards worth $30.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 31, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 1, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$30.0 million
- Expected awards325
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VITA-2027 | May 1, 2026 | Closed June 1, 2026 | Closed |
| VITA-2025-001 | May 1, 2024 | Closed May 31, 2024 | Closed |
| VITA-2024-001 | May 1, 2023 | Closed May 31, 2023 | Closed |
| VITA-2023-001 | May 1, 2022 | Closed June 17, 2022 | Closed |
| VITA-2022-002 | May 1, 2021 | Closed June 4, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program awards averaged $109,057; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (92% 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
The IRS initiative known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant supports IRS VITA partner organizations operating a VITA program offering free tax preparation service for the underserved taxpayer. Partner organizations, operating a VITA program, help low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, limited English speakers, Native Americans and miliary file their taxes each year. The IRS awards a matching funds grant to support these partner organizations that offer free tax preparation services during the tax filing season at locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia through their VITA program.
Who has won Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program (21.009) awarded $159 million across 1,459 grant awards, an average of $109,057 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Foundation | District of Columbia | 5 | $12.4 million |
| Accounting Aid Society | Michigan | 5 | $4.2 million |
| Campaign for Working Families, Inc | Pennsylvania | 5 | $4.0 million |
| United Way of the Bay Area | California | 5 | $3.2 million |
| Cash Campaign of Maryland, Inc | Maryland | 5 | $2.3 million |
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 VITA-2026-001 still open?
No. It closed on May 31, 2025.
Who can apply for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant?
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant?
Closed May 31, 2025. 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 $2.0 million each. About $30.0 million in total across about 325 awards.
Who has won Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were AARP Foundation, Accounting Aid Society, Campaign for Working Families, Inc. The program made 1,459 awards worth $159 million in that time.
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