Earned Income Tax Credit

Overview

The Federal IRS Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. The State of Utah appropriates funds to assist with the coordination and development of broad partnerships designed to successfully recruit households which qualify for the State and Federal EITC.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be considered eligible for this grant, an organization shall meet the following requirements:

  • Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or association of governments.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the following expertise and experience:
    • broad partnerships,
    • collaboration in successful recruitment of EITC eligible households,
    • marketing ability,
    • coalition building skills.

Expected Measurements and Outcomes

Outcomes will be customized based on the projects and goals proposed in individual grant applications. 

Unduplicated counts of EITC households and total agency returns (if applicable) are required outcome indicators.

Contact

For more information about the Earned Income Tax Credit Program please contact:

Apply for EITC Funding