Project Grant 26VITA0001

Advancing Connecticut Together Inc. received a $169,626 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program (CFDA 21.009) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The grant funds the provision of free tax return preparation and filing services to low- to moderate-income populations in Connecticut, including persons with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, Native Americans, rural residents, military members and their families, and elderly taxpayers. As a matching grant program, the awardee must provide non-federal matching funds equal to the federal award amount to support program operations.

Under this award, Advancing Connecticut Together Inc. will deliver core VITA program services designed to enhance service capacity and return accuracy. Key activities include expanding electronic return filing capacity, implementing enhanced volunteer training programs, strengthening quality control measures, and improving the accuracy of prepared tax returns. The organization is required to ensure that at least 90% of prepared returns serve individuals whose earned income does not exceed Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) thresholds and must file all eligible returns electronically. The organization may utilize subrecipients to help deliver key program elements, provided they adhere to grant program guidelines. The award represents continuation funding, as Advancing Connecticut Together Inc. previously received VITA grants in 2023 and 2024.