Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Connecticut received a $234,941.79 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008), effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. Under this three-year award, the University will provide tax representation services to low-income taxpayers and English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. The clinical program, likely operating through the university's law, business, or accounting school, will represent low-income taxpayers in tax controversies before the IRS and other relevant tribunals on federal tax matters.

In addition to direct representation services, the University of Connecticut will conduct educational activities on various tax topics and engage in advocacy efforts to improve tax administration for the targeted beneficiary populations. The grant supports opening new representation cases and consulting with taxpayers on specific tax issues. As permitted under LITC program guidelines, the University may utilize subrecipients with advance approval from the LITC program office to deliver key program components. All activities will be conducted in compliance with Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR 200 requirements, with detailed records maintained to substantiate costs incurred and performance metrics achieved.