Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants

The state of Massachusetts, through the Department of Revenue (DOR), is soliciting applications from qualified organizations or entities to develop, expand, or support qualified low-income taxpayer clinics that provide education and assistance to low-income taxpayers seeking to file Massachusetts tax returns and to those engaged in disputes with the department. DOR anticipates entering into up to 6 grant agreements ranging from $20,000 to $75,000, with a total allocation of approximately $150,000 in state fiscal year 2020. The grant agreements will commence upon execution and end on June 30, 2020. Applicants must provide information on their organizational capacity, program plan, and budget plan, and will be evaluated based on their experience, scope of services, procedure for monitoring and evaluating program results, qualifications of staff, and quality of training for students and volunteers. Preference may be given to respondents based on their experience in assisting taxpayers with the earned income credit, the geographical location(s) served, and their ability to assist low-income and limited English proficiency individuals.

The grant opportunity is open to qualified organizations or entities, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total available funding for this grant opportunity is approximately $150,000, to be distributed across up to 6 grant agreements.