The Internal Revenue Service has opened the application window for its Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant programs, offering eligible organizations annual funding for up to three years to provide free federal tax return preparation. In 2026, TCE grantees received $12 million and VITA grantees received $41 million. Applications will be accepted on Grants.gov from May 1 through May 31, 2026. The TCE program, established in 1978, focuses on individuals aged 60 and older, while the VITA grant, launched in 2007 to supplement the original 1969 program, helps expand services to underserved populations and improve return accuracy. Organizations may find detailed application guidance on the IRS website.
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