Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock received a $141,678.88 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 award funds a clinical program that will provide direct tax representation services to low-income taxpayers and those for whom English is a second language in controversies with the IRS. The clinic will be staffed by law school students who will represent eligible taxpayers before the IRS and other tribunals on federal tax matters, with assistance from qualified volunteer representatives as needed.

In addition to representation services, the LITC grant supports educational activities on tax topics and advocacy initiatives aimed at improving tax administration and IRS practices that impact the intended beneficiary populations. The program serves taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. As required under the LITC program guidelines, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock must maintain detailed records documenting all costs incurred and performance metrics, subject to audit requirements under Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR 200.