2026 VITA Support Fund

A national funding opportunity supporting certified VITA programs and organizations that directly support VITA operations to strengthen no-cost basic tax return preparation services during the filing season.

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Focus Areas:

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program operations
• No-cost basic tax return preparation
• Tax credit outreach and education (EITC, CTC)
• Community-based tax preparation services

Eligibility:

• Certified VITA programs
• Organizations that directly support VITA operations

What They Fund:

• Strengthening VITA service delivery
• Expanding access to no-cost tax return preparation
• Supporting IRS-certified community tax preparation sites

Target Population:

• Individuals who generally make $64,000 or less
• Persons with disabilities
• Those with limited English proficiency

Background:
VITA programs provide no-cost basic tax return preparation services. Last year's cohort prepared over 20,000 tax returns and helped return an estimated $25 million in refunds and credits to households.

Application Process

Submission Deadline: January 27, 2026

Grant Award Announcement: February 17, 2026

Application Details:

• Submit proposals through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process
• Deadline: January 27, 2026
• Award amounts: $5,000 to $20,000 per grant
• Total fund: $200,000 distributed

Required Information:
Specific application materials and narrative questions not detailed in provided content.

Selection Criteria:
Applications evaluated based on:

• Organizational capacity to deliver VITA services
• Record of service quality
• Community reach and impact potential
• Language access and cultural relevance capabilities

Contact for Questions: development@prosperitynow.org