Summary

Summit Legal Aid received a $176,305.98 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. The grant supports Summit Legal Aid's delivery of tax representation, education, and advocacy services to low-income taxpayers and English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals in Pennsylvania. Under this award, the organization provides direct representation of eligible taxpayers in controversies with the IRS, conducts educational activities on federal tax matters and taxpayer rights, and advocates for improvements to tax administration that benefit vulnerable populations.

The LITC program targets taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Grant recipients are required to maintain detailed records substantiating program costs and performance metrics in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR 200, and may utilize subrecipients in limited circumstances with advance approval from the LITC Program Office to help deliver key program elements. Summit Legal Aid's extensive history as a tax-exempt organization and prior experience administering federal grants positions it to effectively serve its intended beneficiaries through this three-year funding award.