Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Vermont Legal Aid, Inc. received a $116,679 award 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. The award supports Vermont Legal Aid's delivery of tax representation, educational services, and advocacy activities benefiting low-income taxpayers and English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals. Under this grant, the organization provides direct representation of eligible taxpayers in controversies with the IRS, conducts educational outreach on tax-related topics, and advocates for improvements to tax administration that benefit the intended beneficiary population.

The LITC program targets taxpayers with incomes not exceeding 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines, with particular emphasis on non-English speakers. Vermont Legal Aid's grant-funded activities include opening and managing representation cases, consulting with taxpayers on specific tax issues, conducting educational workshops and programs, and contributing to systemic improvements in IRS administration through targeted advocacy efforts. The organization may engage qualified subrecipients with prior approval from the LITC Program Office to support delivery of key program elements. All grant activities are subject to compliance with Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR 200 requirements regarding cost documentation and performance measurement.