Federal Grant Award Summary

Ariva Inc. received a $150,000 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. Under this matching grant award, Ariva Inc. delivers free tax return preparation and filing services to underserved and low-to-moderate income populations in the Bronx and surrounding areas, including persons with disabilities, English language learners, Native Americans, rural residents, military members and families, and elderly taxpayers. The organization's service delivery focuses on expanding electronic filing capacity, enhancing volunteer training, implementing quality control measures, and improving tax return accuracy at its VITA sites.

As a grant recipient, Ariva Inc. 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 threshold, file all eligible returns electronically, achieve its return production goals, and demonstrate incremental increases in return preparation capacity annually. The organization may utilize subrecipients to deliver key program elements while maintaining adherence to all VITA grant program guidelines and federal award requirements, including maintenance of accounting records consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and documentation of matching funds for a minimum of three years following final report submission.