Opportunity Information: Apply for TCE 2022 01
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant opportunity is a federal program run through the U.S. Department of the Treasury and administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to support free tax return help for people age 60 and older. The core goal is straightforward: make sure older adults can get reliable, no-cost assistance preparing their federal income tax returns, delivered through local community-based programs that recruit, train, and support volunteers. The funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the IRS is not just issuing money and stepping away; instead, the IRS and the recipient organization coordinate closely around program requirements, oversight, and delivery standards.
This program is authorized by Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-600). That law specifically allows the IRS to enter into agreements with public or private nonprofit organizations to provide training and technical support for volunteers who then counsel and assist elderly taxpayers. Congress appropriates dedicated funds for this purpose, and the IRS receives those funds as a specific line item. Grant recipients use the funds to cover the expenses required to operate local TCE services, which can include costs tied to volunteer coordination, training, equipment, sites, outreach, and other operational needs necessary to provide high-quality tax assistance.
The competitive aspect of the opportunity matters. Organizations do not automatically receive funds; they apply and compete to be selected as TCE grant recipients under the framework of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-224), which is codified at 31 USC Chapter 63. Applicants are expected to already have relevant capacity, especially experience coordinating volunteer-based programs and experience with income tax return preparation. In other words, this funding is aimed at organizations that can demonstrate they have the infrastructure and know-how to manage volunteers and deliver accurate tax preparation services at scale.
Eligibility is limited to certain applicant types, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in this listing). Selected recipients are expected to run local TCE programs that deliver return preparation help primarily during the standard filing season (January 1 through April 15). At the same time, the grant acknowledges that quality service requires year-round work. Planning, volunteer recruiting, training, quality review processes, site coordination, and other activities that ensure seniors receive efficient and accurate assistance can occur outside the filing window.
From the opportunity details provided, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA number 21.006. The opportunity number is TCE 2022 01, with an original closing date of June 4, 2021, and an estimated 100 awards expected. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which usually indicates the listing is not specifying a maximum award amount in that field rather than implying no funding is available; applicants typically need to consult the full notice or program guidance to understand expected award sizes, allowable costs, and budget limits. Overall, the opportunity is designed to expand and sustain community-based, volunteer-driven tax assistance so older taxpayers can file accurate federal returns without paying for preparation help.Apply for TCE 2022 01
- The US Department of the Treasury, Tax Counseling for the Elderly in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tax Counseling for the Elderly" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 21.006.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 01, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 04, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Grant (CFDA 21.006) - FAQs
What is the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant?
The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) grant is a federal program run through the U.S. Department of the Treasury and administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It supports free tax return assistance for people age 60 and older through local, community-based programs that recruit, train, and support volunteers.
What is the main goal of the TCE grant?
The core goal is to make sure older adults (age 60+) can access reliable, no-cost help preparing their federal income tax returns, delivered through local programs with trained volunteers.
Who administers the TCE program?
The program is administered by the IRS (within the U.S. Department of the Treasury).
What type of funding agreement is used for TCE?
TCE funding is provided through a cooperative agreement. This typically means the IRS and the recipient organization coordinate closely around program requirements, oversight, and delivery standards rather than the IRS simply issuing funds without ongoing involvement.
What law authorizes the TCE program?
The program is authorized by Section 163 of the Revenue Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-600).
What does the authorizing law allow the IRS to do?
It allows the IRS to enter into agreements with public or private nonprofit organizations to provide training and technical support for volunteers who counsel and assist elderly taxpayers.
How is the TCE program funded?
Congress appropriates dedicated funds for TCE, and the IRS receives those funds as a specific line item. Grant recipients then use the funds to support local TCE services.
Is the TCE grant competitive?
Yes. Organizations apply and compete to be selected as TCE grant recipients. Funding is not automatic.
What federal framework governs this cooperative agreement opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under the framework of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-224), codified at 31 USC Chapter 63.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility is limited to certain applicant types, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in this listing).
What experience or capacity are applicants expected to have?
Applicants are expected to already have relevant capacity, especially experience coordinating volunteer-based programs and experience with income tax return preparation. The funding is aimed at organizations that can demonstrate they have the infrastructure and know-how to manage volunteers and deliver accurate tax preparation services at scale.
Who benefits from services provided under a TCE-funded program?
The intended beneficiaries are people age 60 and older who need free assistance preparing federal income tax returns.
What activities can TCE grant funds support?
Grant funds can cover expenses required to operate local TCE services. Examples provided include costs tied to volunteer coordination, training, equipment, sites, outreach, and other operational needs necessary to deliver high-quality tax assistance.
When are TCE services typically delivered?
Recipients are expected to deliver return preparation help primarily during the standard filing season, January 1 through April 15.
Can grant-supported work occur outside the main filing season?
Yes. The opportunity recognizes that quality service requires year-round work. Activities such as planning, volunteer recruiting, training, quality review processes, and site coordination can occur outside the January 1 to April 15 window.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 21.006.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is TCE 2022 01.
What was the original closing date listed?
The original closing date listed is June 4, 2021.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity estimated about 100 awards expected.
What does it mean that the award ceiling is listed as 0?
The award ceiling is shown as 0, which usually indicates the listing is not specifying a maximum award amount in that field rather than implying no funding is available. Applicants typically need to consult the full notice or program guidance for expected award sizes, allowable costs, and any budget limits.
What is the overall purpose of the TCE grant opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to expand and sustain community-based, volunteer-driven tax assistance so older taxpayers can file accurate federal returns without paying for preparation help.
Does the program focus on federal income tax returns specifically?
Yes. The information provided describes assistance with preparing federal income tax returns.
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