Assistance Listing 21.006
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Department of the Treasury · Internal Revenue Service
Assistance Listing 21.006, “Tax Counseling for the Elderly,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Treasury. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $12M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The TCE program offers FREE tax help to individuals who are age 60 or older. Cooperative grant agreements are entered into between IRS and eligible organizations to provide tax assistance to elderly taxpayers. The funds provided by the IRS are used by organizations to reimburse volunteers for their out-of-pocket expenses; including transportation, meals and other expenses incurred by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to the taxpayers. Tax return preparation assistance is provided to elderly taxpayers during the normal period for filing Federal income tax returns, which is from January 1 to April 15 each year. However, the program activities required to make sure elderly taxpayers receive efficient and quality tax assistance can be conducted year-round.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 21.006
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Nonprofit Organization
- Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
Tax Counseling for the Elderly applicants must be private or public nonprofit organizations with experience in coordinating volunteer programs. Federal, State, and local government agencies are not eligible to participate in this program. Applicants must be tax compliant and not be debarred or suspended.
Intended beneficiaries: Senior Citizen (65+).
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRecently closed under 21.006
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)Tax Counseling for the Elderly | Closed | Amount not specified | May 31, 2025 | 21.006 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 21.006?
21.006 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Tax Counseling for the Elderly.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 21.006?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Nonprofit Organization, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized) and Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 21.006 provide?
The agency reported $12,000,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.