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Grant Program

The Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan is pleased to announce that it will make available funds of up to $12,000 for grants to qualifying organizations that provide taxpayer assistance to low income individuals.

Organizations seeking a grant should make a proposal to the Taxation Section by March 1, 2009. A grant proposal should include the following information:

  • The name, address, and phone number of the organization (including the name of a contact person).
  • The federal employer identification number of the organization.
  • A copy of the letter from the Internal Revenue Service qualifying the organization as tax-exempt.
  • The amount of funds sought and a detailed description of the proposed project or program, its goals, and the intended use of the grant money.
  • A description of other potential sources of funds.
  • A disclosure of any relationship between the organization and any current or former member of the Taxation Section Council.

Requests can be sent to the Taxation Section as follows:

    State Bar of Michigan Taxation Section
    c/o Ms. Deb Michaelian, Program Facilitator
    39500 High Pointe Blvd., Ste. 350
    Novi, MI 48375

    (248) 567-7877
    (248) 567-7440 (fax)
    dlmichaelian@varnumlaw.com