2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) | TREAS GRANTS 052027 001

2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Grant FAQs

What is the 2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant opportunity?

The 2027 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant is a discretionary federal grant opportunity intended to support organizations that provide clinic-based taxpayer assistance to low-income individuals. It is aligned with the LITC program mission and the requirements described in the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?

The Funding Opportunity Number is TREAS GRANTS 052027 001.

What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 21.008.

Who administers this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is administered through the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic program. The posting lists the administering agency name as “Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.”

What is the funding activity category for this grant?

The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.

What is the purpose of the LITC grant (based on this posting)?

The stated purpose is to support organizations that provide clinic-based taxpayer assistance to low-income individuals, consistent with the LITC program mission and the requirements described in the NOFO.

Where can applicants find the primary instructions and requirements?

The posting states that the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is attached and should be treated as the primary set of instructions and requirements for applicants. The NOFO is where applicants should look for required forms, narratives, budgets, match requirements (if applicable), reporting expectations, and eligibility details.

When is the application window for the 2027 cycle?

The application window runs from May 6, 2026 through July 6, 2026.

What is the closing date for applications?

The original closing date listed is July 6, 2026.

Where do applicants submit their applications?

Applications are submitted through the Treasury LITC Grants portal at https://litcgrants.treasury.gov.

Is the NOFO really the controlling document for application requirements?

Yes. The announcement explicitly notes the NOFO should be treated as the primary set of instructions and requirements, including what must be submitted and how applicants must comply with program expectations.

What types of organizations are eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants listed include: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility list also includes an “Others” category.

Are academic clinic programs eligible to apply?

Yes. The posting emphasizes a statutory eligibility point: a clinical program at an accredited law, business, or accounting school is eligible to apply, as long as it meets the NOFO requirements.

Does the posting clarify whether clinics must be standalone nonprofits or can be housed within an academic institution?

The posting indicates that programs housed within accredited academic institutions may apply as clinic programs, in addition to standalone nonprofit clinic organizations, as long as they meet the NOFO requirements.

What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?

The award ceiling is listed as $200,000 per award.

How many awards are anticipated?

The opportunity anticipates approximately 150 awards.

Does the posting specify the exact award sizes or how awards will be structured?

The posting provides an award ceiling ($200,000) and the approximate number of awards (150), and notes applicants should rely on the NOFO for details on award sizing, allowable costs, performance periods, and how awards may be structured within the maximum.

Where can applicants find program background and context about the LITC program?

The posting points to the Taxpayer Advocate Service website for program background: https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about-us/low-income-taxpayer-clinics-litc.

What key planning dates are highlighted in the posting?

Applicants are advised to plan around the May 6 to July 6, 2026 submission period. The posting also shows a creation date of May 5, 2026.

What should an applicant do first when preparing an application?

Based on the posting, applicants should review the attached NOFO as the primary source for required application components (forms, narratives, budgets), any match requirements (if applicable), reporting expectations, and detailed eligibility rules, and then submit through the Treasury LITC Grants portal within the stated window.

Is there any mention of match requirements?

The posting does not state a specific match requirement, but it notes that match requirements (if applicable) are addressed in the NOFO.

Does the posting describe reporting expectations for awardees?

The posting does not list specific reporting requirements, but it states that reporting expectations are included in the NOFO.