Federal Grant Award Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) awarded Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society, Inc. (doing business as Legal Aid of the Bluegrass) a Project Grant of $241,679 under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. This award funds the organization to provide comprehensive tax representation and advocacy services to eligible low-income and English as a Second Language (ESL) taxpayers in Kentucky. The grant supports representation of low-income taxpayers in tax controversies with the IRS, educational activities addressing tax topics and taxpayer rights, and advocacy efforts to improve tax administration processes affecting vulnerable populations.

The LITC program targets taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass will use these funds to open and work previously opened representation cases, provide direct consultation on tax issues, conduct educational outreach activities, and contribute to systemic improvements in tax administration through advocacy. Services will be delivered at a nominal or no cost to beneficiaries, consistent with LITC program requirements. The three-year award reflects the organization's established track record of delivering federal grant-funded legal services across central and northern Kentucky.