Federal Grant Award Summary

Community Action Agency received a $100,000 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. This matching grant supports the organization's delivery of free tax return preparation services to underserved populations in Michigan, with a focus on low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, limited English proficient individuals, Native Americans, rural residents, military members and their families, and elderly taxpayers.

Under this award, Community Action Agency will expand its VITA program capacity by enhancing volunteer training, implementing quality control measures, and increasing electronic return filing capabilities. The organization is expected to ensure that at least 90 percent of prepared returns serve individuals whose earned income does not exceed Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) thresholds, achieve 100 percent of return production goals, file all eligible returns electronically, and demonstrate incremental increases in return preparation year-over-year. As a condition of the award, Community Action Agency must provide matching funds equal to the $100,000 federal obligation and maintain comprehensive record-keeping systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).