Project Grant 26VITA0154

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. received a $215,000 Project Grant from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Matching Grant Program (CFDA 21.009) for the performance period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The organization will deliver free tax return preparation services targeted at underserved populations in the San Antonio area, including low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, Native Americans, rural residents, members of the Armed Forces and their families, and elderly taxpayers. The grant funding supports the expansion of VITA site capacity to file returns electronically, enhancement of volunteer training programs, implementation of quality control measures, and improvement of tax return preparation accuracy.

As a matching grant program, Catholic Charities is required to provide matching funds equal to the $215,000 federal award and must achieve specific performance outcomes, including ensuring that at least 90 percent of prepared returns serve individuals whose earned income does not exceed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) threshold, filing all eligible returns electronically, and demonstrating incremental increases in return preparation capacity year over year. The organization may utilize subrecipients to deliver key program elements while maintaining compliance with all VITA grant program guidelines and federal award requirements.