Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) awarded the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. a $131,424 Project Grant under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The award funds the delivery of tax representation, education, and advocacy services to low-income taxpayers and English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals in Georgia. Under this grant, the awardee provides direct representation of eligible taxpayers in tax controversies before the IRS or other tribunals, conducts educational activities on tax-related topics, and advocates for improvements to tax administration that benefit the program's target population.

The LITC program targets taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Grant recipients are expected to represent low-income taxpayers in IRS controversies, consult with taxpayers on specific tax issues, conduct educational outreach activities, and contribute to improvements in tax administration through advocacy efforts. Services must be provided at nominal or no cost to beneficiaries. The grant structure allows the awardee to utilize subrecipients in limited circumstances and with prior program office approval to support broadband delivery of key program elements.