Opportunity Information: Apply for TCE 2024 01
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant opportunity is a federal program run by the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to support free tax return help for people age 60 and older. It is authorized by Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-600), which allows the IRS to enter into cooperative agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations and certain public entities to make sure older adults can get no-cost, reliable assistance preparing their federal income tax returns. The funding is provided through a dedicated line item in the IRS appropriation, and the IRS distributes those funds to selected recipients to cover allowable program expenses tied to delivering these services.
At its core, the program is built around trained volunteers. Grant recipients are responsible for recruiting, coordinating, training, and supporting volunteers who will provide tax counseling and tax preparation assistance to eligible older taxpayers. The IRS expects recipient organizations to have real capacity in managing volunteer-based programs and to bring experience with income tax return preparation, since the goal is not just to offer help, but to offer accurate, consistent, quality service. While the peak delivery window matches the traditional filing season (generally January 1 through April 15), the opportunity makes clear that program planning and operational activities can occur year-round. That includes tasks like volunteer recruitment and retention, training and certification, site planning, quality review processes, equipment and scheduling logistics, and outreach to older adults who may need help accessing services.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (rather than a simple grant), which signals that the IRS is likely to have more ongoing involvement than it would under a standard grant award. In practice, that typically means recipients should be prepared to follow IRS program requirements, use IRS-provided training and technical guidance, meet reporting and compliance expectations, and align local operations with federal standards for security, privacy, and return preparation procedures. The funding is intended to cover the expenses associated with operating local TCE programs, not to charge taxpayers for services. The public-facing promise of the program is straightforward: free tax help for seniors.
Eligibility is limited to specific applicant types. The source information lists Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Organizations compete for selection in line with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-224), codified at 31 USC Chapter 63, which governs how federal agencies use contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. The opportunity anticipates a relatively large number of awards (about 100), reflecting that the program is designed to operate through a network of local providers rather than a single national implementer. The notice lists an award ceiling of 0, which generally indicates the posting does not state a maximum dollar amount per award in that field, rather than meaning no funding is available.
The application timeline is fixed and seasonal. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov during a one-month window running from May 1 through May 31. After submission, applications are reviewed, scored, and ranked from June 1 through September 30, with award notifications expected around October 1. That schedule fits the operational cycle of building capacity in the fall, training volunteers and setting up sites during late fall and early winter, and then delivering most direct services during the subsequent filing season. The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," reflecting that this is a specialized public service and volunteer-supported assistance program rather than a traditional research, infrastructure, or education grant. The program is cataloged under CFDA number 21.006, which is the federal assistance listing associated with Tax Counseling for the Elderly.Apply for TCE 2024 01
- The US Department of the Treasury, Tax Counseling for the Elderly in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tax Counseling for the Elderly" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 21.006.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 01, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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