Grant to Provide Volunteer Taxpayer Assistance Services

• Be an eligible organization that meets the definition provided in Internal Revenue Code of 1986, section 7526A(e)(2)(B). A definition of “eligible organization” can be found in the grant RFP in Part One, Grant Overview.
• Be registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.
• Operate within the established guidelines and requirements of the VITA and TCE Programs.
• Be compliant with Minnesota tax and information reporting requirements.
• Be compliant with last year’s grant contract, if a previous grant recipient.

For fiscal year 2022-2023, the Request for Proposals (RFP) is $1,450,000. For fiscal year 2022, the RFP is $700,000. For fiscal year 2023, the RFP is $750,000.

Volunteer taxpayer assistance services are free accounting and tax preparation services provided by volunteers. These services include:

• Filing federal and Minnesota income tax returns
• Filing Minnesota property tax refund returns
• Providing personal representation before the Department of Revenue and the IRS

1. Review the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 RFP for information and requirements.
2. Apply by following the instructions in the RFP and using the Grant Workbook. We must receive your proposal by July 30, 2021. We will not consider late applications.
3. Email your proposal to Volunteer.Grant.MDOR@state.mn.us.

• FY22 Progress Report
• FY22 Final Report
• FY22 Reimbursement Request Expense Tracking Sheet
• FY22 Budget Proposal

Contact us.

• Email:  Volunteer.Grant.MDOR@state.mn.us
• Phone: 651-556-3052 or 1-800-818-6871

• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Grant - Q&A
• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Required Grant Webinar for All Grantees PowerPoint
• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Required Grant Webinar for All Grantees Recording
• Prior Year Grant Questions Received