Project Grant 26VITA0179

VN Teamwork, Inc., a Houston-based, minority-owned nonprofit organization, received a $129,378 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 organization delivers free tax return preparation and filing services to underserved populations, including low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, non-native English speakers, Native Americans, rural residents, military personnel and their families, and elderly taxpayers across Texas.

Under this matching grant award, VN Teamwork, Inc. provides volunteer-staffed tax assistance services designed to increase electronic filing capacity, enhance volunteer training, strengthen quality control measures, and improve tax return accuracy. 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 grant supports the organization's efforts to extend tax preparation services to hard-to-reach urban and non-urban areas while maintaining operational efficiency and achieving annual increases in return preparation volume. Subrecipients may be utilized to help deliver key program elements in accordance with grant guidelines.