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Thursday, July 20, 2006

IRS Grant -- Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Application Deadline: August 1, 2006
Description: The IRS is authorized to enter into agreements with private or non-governmental public nonprofit agencies or organizations, exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, that will provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals in the preparation of their federal income tax returns. Grant funds are used to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses including transportation, meals, and other expenses incurred by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to the taxpayers.
Who May Apply:
Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
Nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Funding Amount: Estimated total program funding is $3,950,000 for 100 expected awards.
For more information, go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=9760&mode=VIEW