Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Community Legal Aid Services I, doing business as Western Reserve Legal Services, received a $204,679.01 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) for the period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. The grant supports the delivery of tax representation, education, and advocacy services to low-income taxpayers and English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals in Ohio. Primary services include representing eligible taxpayers in controversies with the IRS and other tribunals on federal tax matters, conducting consultations on specific tax issues, and delivering educational activities on various tax topics.

In addition to direct representation services, the LITC grant funds Community Legal Aid Services I's advocacy efforts aimed at improving tax administration and addressing systemic issues affecting the target population. The program serves taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. As a qualified nonprofit organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(a), Western Reserve Legal Services is expected to maintain detailed records documenting costs incurred and performance metrics in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR 200, with services provided on a nominal-fee or no-fee basis to ensure accessibility for underserved populations.