Federal Grant Award Summary

The Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco received a $294,138.89 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008), effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. Under this award, the organization will provide tax representation services to low-income taxpayers and individuals for whom English is a second language in controversies before the IRS and other tribunals. The grant supports the organization's delivery of legal assistance to taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines, with an emphasis on serving vulnerable and underserved populations in California.

The organization will utilize grant funds to open and maintain representation cases, provide direct consultation with taxpayers on specific tax matters, conduct educational activities on tax topics and taxpayer rights, and engage in advocacy efforts to improve tax administration for the eligible population. As a matching grant program, the award supports the LITC program's core mission of delivering comprehensive tax services, including direct legal representation and referrals to qualified representatives, while contributing to systemic improvements in IRS administration through evidence-based advocacy initiatives.