Project Grant 26VITA0013

United Way of Greater Cincinnati received a $170,250 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program (CFDA 21.009), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This matching grant funds the organization's delivery of free tax return preparation services to underserved and low-to-moderate income populations, including persons with disabilities, limited English proficient individuals, Native Americans, rural residents, military members and their families, and elderly taxpayers. The grant supports United Way of Greater Cincinnati in expanding electronic filing capacity, enhancing volunteer training, implementing quality control measures, and improving the accuracy of tax returns prepared at VITA sites.

Under this award, United Way of Greater Cincinnati is required to ensure that at least 90 percent of returns prepared serve individuals whose earned income does not exceed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) threshold, file all eligible returns electronically, achieve 100 percent of return production goals, and demonstrate incremental increases in annual return preparation. The organization may utilize subrecipients to help deliver key program elements while maintaining compliance with grant program guidelines and applicable federal requirements, including maintenance of accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).