Getting started The TCE grant opportunity can be found on Grants.gov by searching CFDA Number 21.006 beginning May 1. In order to apply for the TCE grant all applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements. Refer to the "Eligibility Criteria" section in the Publication 1101PDF for further details. VITA/TCE Grant Application Process OverviewPDF – Find grant opportunities and guidance on submitting an application for a grant. Things you will need Publication 1101, Application Package and Guidelines for Managing a TCE ProgramPDF – Detailed instructions are included to assist in preparing your application. Dun & Bradstreet Universal Number (DUNS) System for Award Management (SAM) Grants.gov Application Submission InformationPDF State review under Executive Order 12372 (if applicable) – Applicants should contact their State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to determine whether their application is subject to state intergovernmental review. Checklist The items indicated below should be included in the application. Please label the application by the names indicated in the Publication 1101 before submission. Form 14204, TCE Application Checklist and Contact SheetPDF Background Narrative, qualifications of organization Confirmation of Non-Profit Eligibility Proposed Program/Budget Plan, information on methods/procedures for implementing the program Form 8653, TCE Application Plan for Budget InformationPDF Standard Form 424, Application for Federal AssistancePDF Civil Rights Narrative, organizational information about discrimination policy Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying ActivitiesPDF (if applicable) Copy of Single Audit Report (if applicable) Application submission Download the application by following system instructions on Grants.gov. Complete the application as directed in Publication 1101PDF. Submit the completed application and all required attachments through Grants.gov. All applications MUST BE submitted through Grants.gov and must pass validation in Grants.gov on May 31. Notification of grant The Grant Program Office will notify applicants of their acceptance or rejection of a grant award by email. If not awarded a grant, general information is provided on why the applicant was not selected. Notification is scheduled for early October. Forms Standard Form 424, Application for Federal AssistancePDF – This form is required for all grant applications. Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying ActivitiesPDF – This form is only required if applicable. Form 14204, TCE Application Checklist and Contact Sheet PDF– This form is required for all grant applications. Form 8653, TCE Application Plan (Budget Information)PDF – This form is required for all grant applications. Additional resources Publication 4680, TCE/VITA Grant Programs BrochurePDF TCE Grant FAQsPDF – The most frequently asked questions regarding the application process Important links Grants.gov – Online federal grant announcement and application system. Office of Management and Budget – Circulars governing the administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements of a grant award System for Award Management (SAM) – SAM is the primary registrant database of contracts and assistance awards for the federal government and is a free web site that consolidates the capabilities you used to find in CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. Dun & Bradstreet Universal Number – The DUNS number is a means to identify entities receiving federal grants and cooperative agreements. Call 866-705-5711 to learn more Contact the TCE Grant Program at tce.grant.office@irs.gov Back to Tax Counseling for the Elderly
