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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is May 30, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

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Agency
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Award range
$5,000 to $2,000,000
Total funding
$46,000,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
21.009
Cost share
Yes

Application Countdown

19
Days
10
Hours
46
Minutes

Use this page as the fast check for timing, then jump into the full grant record for filters, drafting, and comparison.

Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
May 7, 2026
Expected awards
325

Deadline summary

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...

Key dates

Posted
April 30, 2026
Deadline
May 30, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review the close date carefully and account for agency timezone handling.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 325 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsNative 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

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