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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant
Support for free tax clinics
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports organizations that host free tax clinics for eligible individuals. In Quebec, tax clinics are delivered through the ITAVP, while organizations outside Quebec register with the CVITP.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
Target groups
- General public
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hosting free tax clinics for eligible individuals.
- Planning and scheduling tax clinics.
- Recruiting volunteers to support clinics.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- Non-profits and charities
- Municipalities, libraries and senior residences
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to hosting free tax clinics.
- Training and support tools for volunteers.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Charging fees for tax preparation or filing.
- Accepting monetary rewards for preparing federal tax returns.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec for the ITAVP
Selection criteria
- Funding is based on the number of federal income tax returns filed.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guidance
- Check the eligibility criteria and organization responsibilities.
- Step 2: Register your organization
- Organizations outside Quebec register with the CVITP online.
- Organizations in Quebec use the ITAVP registration process through Revenu Québec.
- Step 3: Wait for confirmation
- A CVITP officer contacts you after registration.
- Approved organizations receive a COIN.
Processing and Agreement
- Organizations register with the CVITP every year to participate.
- After registration, a CVITP officer contacts the organization.
- Approved organizations are assigned a CVITP Organization Identification Number (COIN).
Additional information
- The grant has been renewed for the next three years.
- Updates for the 2026 program will be shared through official CRA channels.
- In Quebec, the program is administered jointly by the CRA and Revenu Québec.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant Program
What is the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant?
This program supports organizations that host free tax clinics for eligible individuals. In Quebec, tax clinics are delivered through the ITAVP, while organizations outside Quebec register with the CVITP.
Who is eligible for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant program, you must:
Community organization
Hosts free tax clinics
Supports simple tax filing
What expenses are eligible under Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant?
Hosting free tax clinics for eligible individuals.
Planning and scheduling tax clinics.
Recruiting volunteers to support clinics.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant?
You can contact ME & Lau Family Foundation by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant available?
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant?
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant is funded by ME & Lau Family Foundation, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)