How much funding does 2026 VITA Support Fund provide?

2026 VITA Support Fund provides $5,000 - $20,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for 2026 VITA Support Fund?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

How often is 2026 VITA Support Fund offered?

2026 VITA Support Fund runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 27, 2027.

2026 VITA Support Fund

Prosperity Now

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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $20,000

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 27, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Certified VITA programs
Organizations that directly support VITA operations

Overview

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.

How to Apply

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

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What Prosperity Now actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 4
Total given: $2.11M
Median grant: $93K
Range: $17K–$1.91M

By dollars: California 94%, Texas 5%, Virginia <1%. Top recipient cities: Oakland, CA; San Antonio, TX; San Jose, CA.

Example grants

Pacific Community Ventures · Oakland, CA

To promote the organization's mission & expand its reach to the underserved population

$1.91M
National Association of Latino Asset Builders · San Antonio, TX

To promote the organization's mission & expand its reach to the underserved population

$100K
Latino Business Action Network · San Jose, CA

To promote the organization's mission & expand its reach to the underserved population

$85K
American Latino Veterans Association · Herndon, VA

To promote the organization's mission & expand its reach to the underserved population

$17K