Federal Grant Award Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) awarded Asian American Civic Association, Inc. a $143,854.38 Project Grant under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. Through this funding, the organization provides tax representation, education, and advocacy services to low-income taxpayers and English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers in Massachusetts. Specifically, the grant supports the organization's delivery of tax representation before the IRS and other tribunals in federal tax matters, educational activities on various tax topics, and advocacy efforts to improve tax administration for eligible populations.

The LITC program targets taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, Asian American Civic Association, Inc. uses grant funds to open and work representation cases, consult with taxpayers on specific tax issues, conduct educational activities, and contribute to improvements in tax administration through policy advocacy. The organization may engage subrecipients in limited circumstances with advance approval from the LITC program office to support key program delivery elements. The three-year award period reflects the typical funding structure for LITC grants, which typically range from $70,000 to $580,000 with multi-year project periods.