Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) awarded Chinese Newcomers Service Center a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Program grant (CFDA 21.008) in the amount of $242,222.10, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. Under this award, the organization will provide tax representation services to low-income taxpayers and those for whom English is a second language, with eligible beneficiaries limited to individuals with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. The grant supports the organization's ability to represent taxpayers in controversies before the IRS or other tribunals, conduct educational activities on tax-related topics, and advocate for improvements to tax administration.

As a minority-owned nonprofit organization specializing in services to Asian-Pacific American communities and seniors, Chinese Newcomers will utilize this funding to open new representation cases, consult with taxpayers on specific tax issues, deliver educational programming, and contribute to improvements in tax administration through policy advocacy. The organization may engage qualified subrecipients with advance approval from the LITC program office to deliver key program elements. All services must be provided at no more than nominal fees, with detailed records maintained to substantiate costs and performance metrics in accordance with federal requirements under 2 CFR 200.