Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) is seeking applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Grants. The grants will fund qualified organizations or entities to develop, expand, or support LITC services that provide advocacy, consultation, and education to assist low-income and limited English proficient taxpayers with disputes and issues related to the DOR. Grantees must meet staffing requirements, including a Clinic Director, Qualified Business Administrator, and Qualified Tax Expert, and submit activity reports. The grant term is either single-year, commencing upon execution and ending June 30, 2022, or multi-year, commencing upon execution and ending June 30, 2024, subject to the Grantee's satisfactory performance and DOR's available funding. DOR will provide cost reimbursement funding for approved expenses incurred during the grant year, with an estimated average grant amount between $60,000-$75,000 per grantee.

The DOR will consider the number of taxpayers in the geographical area who have limited English proficiency when awarding the grants. New LITC applicants are limited to a single year grant, while returning applicants may apply for a multi-year grant of up to three years. The grants are subject to annual appropriation, and funds will not carry forward between budget years, even for multi-year awards. Applicants must submit their grant applications electronically through COMMBUYS by August 9, 2021. DOR may give preference to applicants based on their experience assisting taxpayers with the earned income tax credit and their ability to serve low-income and limited English proficiency individuals.