Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants

This state and local contract opportunity is for the Massachusetts Department of Revenue's (DOR) Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Grant Program. DOR seeks to enter into at least 4 grant agreements with qualified organizations or entities to develop, expand, or support LITC services that provide education and assistance to low-income taxpayers in resolving state tax disputes. The grant application requires respondents to submit details on their organizational capacity, program plan, and budget. Evaluation criteria include the comprehensiveness, appropriateness, feasibility, clarity, effectiveness, and responsiveness of the application to DOR's needs and the goals of low-income taxpayer clinics. DOR may prioritize applicants with experience assisting taxpayers with the earned income credit, serving specific geographical locations, and the ability to aid low-income and limited English proficiency individuals. The grant term is from the Grant Start Date through June 30, 2024, with a total of approximately $500,000 in state funding available for FY2024.

The LITC Grant Program seeks to fund organizations that provide free or low-cost assistance to low-income taxpayers in Massachusetts. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can apply, but DOR may give preference to respondents based on their experience and ability to serve the target population. The incumbent vendors or current contractors are not specified. Applicants must utilize the provided budget template and grant agreement documents as part of their submission, and funding is provided directly by the state of Massachusetts.