2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)
🏛 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 16, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations providing free tax assistance to low-income taxpayers. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, law schools, community colleges, and other entities serving low-income individuals. Organizations must demonstrate experience with tax counseling or legal assistance. The program operates in communities across the United States. Eligible activities include free tax clinic operations, staff training, and taxpayer outreach and education.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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 5/6/2026-7/6/2026. Appy at https://litcgrants.treasury.gov
The NOFO is attached to this announcement
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (program description and goals)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity documentation
- Letters of Support
- IRS Form 990 or equivalent financial documentation
- Staffing plan and job descriptions
Program contact
- 👤 Michael J Condict Management and Program Analyst
- 📧 michael.j.condict@irs.gov
- 📞 301-535-1705
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 21.008 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$200,000
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Top States by Funding
- CA 15 awards $3.0M
- NY 10 awards $2.0M
- GA 6 awards $1.2M
- MA 5 awards $1.0M
- OH 5 awards $1.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 21.008). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $20,244,020 | |
| 2025 | $21,610,848 | |
| 2026 est. | $22,471,452 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for LITC funding?
Nonprofit organizations, law schools, community colleges, and other entities with experience in tax counseling are eligible. Your organization must be able to operate a clinic serving low-income taxpayers.
What activities can be funded?
Funding supports operating low-income tax clinics, staff training, client intake systems, and community outreach. Clinical services and taxpayer education are core eligible activities.
What is the application deadline?
The fixed deadline is July 6, 2026. Applications open May 5, 2026, giving approximately two months for preparation.
How competitive is this grant?
LITC grants are moderately competitive. Strong applications demonstrate sustained commitment to low-income tax assistance and clear client impact metrics.
What is the typical funding range?
Awards typically range from $20,000 to $100,000, though amounts vary. Check the most recent funding announcement for exact range.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start with a clear mission statement showing commitment to serving low-income taxpayers. Describe your target population and service area specifically.
- Provide detailed numbers on past clinic activity, clients served, and tax returns completed. Document measurable outcomes and client demographics.
- Show qualified staff or volunteers with tax and legal expertise. Include training plans for new staff or expanded services.
- Develop a realistic budget with clear line items for salaries, equipment, supplies, and outreach. Link budget directly to service delivery goals.
- Address how you'll sustain the clinic beyond the grant period. Show financial stability and plans for scaling or maintaining services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate prior tax clinic experience or unclear target population definition. Submitting vague activity plans without specific client numbers or measurable outcomes. Proposing budgets that lack detail or don't align with stated clinic activities.
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