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 1101 PDF for further details. Things you will need Publication 1101, Application Package and Guidelines for Managing a TCE Program PDF – Detailed instructions are included to assist in preparing your application. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) System for Award Management (SAM) Grants.gov Application Submission Information 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 review Publication 1101 in its entirety for details of these required elements before submission. Form 14204, TCE Application Checklist and Contact Sheet PDF 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 Information PDF Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance PDF Civil Rights Narrative, organizational information about discrimination policy Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable) Form 14335, Contact Information for VITA and TCE Grants PDF Application submission Download the application by following system instructions on Grants.gov. Complete the application as directed in Publication 1101 PDF. 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 These forms are required for all grant applications. Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance PDF Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form 14204, TCE Application Checklist and Contact Sheet PDF Form 8653, TCE Application Plan (Budget Information) PDF Form 14335, Contact Information for VITA and TCE Grants PDF Related Publication 4680, TCE/VITA Grant Programs Brochure PDF Important links Grants.gov – Online federal grant announcement and application system. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) – The Unique Entity Identifier is a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to an entity by SAM.gov. 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 a free website that consolidates the capabilities found previously in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Organizations interested in applying for the VITA or TCE grants must maintain an active registration in SAM. It also contains information on organizations and individuals that are excluded from receiving federal funds. 2 CFR 200, Title 2 Grants and Agreements – The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) is a currently updated version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. Contact the TCE Grant Program at tce.grant.office@irs.gov Tax Counseling for the Elderly
