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2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic · TREAS-GRANTS-052027-001

Closed

Award Range

$10K – $200K

Total Program Funding

$26.0M

Expected Awards

150

Deadline

July 17, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). Low Income Taxpayer Clinic . 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... $10,000-$200,000 per award; $26,000,000 total program funding; ~150 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (non-501c3), Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges, Nonprofits (501c3), Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•according to the statute, a clinical program at an accredited law, business, or accounting school is eligible to apply
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-07-06

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

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 5/6/2026-7/17/2026. Appy at https://litcgrants.treasury.gov

The NOFO is attached to this announcement

Attachments

PDF

2027 LITC Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

2027NOFO.pdf

PDF

2027 Publication 3319

2027-3319.pdf

Who Can Apply

according to the statute, a clinical program at an accredited law, business, or accounting school is eligible to apply.

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $10K
Maximum Award: $200K
Total Program Funding: $26.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 150
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 5, 2026

Application Deadline: July 17, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Michael J Condict Management and Program Analyst Phone 301-535-1705

michael.j.condict@irs.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov

View on Grants.gov