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Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 2027-2029 IMLS Grant Application Forms

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is proposing changes to the grant application forms for the fiscal years 2027 to 2029. This law aims to facilitate the administration and review process for grants provided by IMLS to libraries and museums. By submitting these forms for review, IMLS seeks to minimize the reporting burden on respondents and ensure that the information collected is clear and useful.

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Key Changes

  • Approval of IMLS Grant Application Forms for FY 2027-2029
  • Minimization of reporting burden on respondents
  • Standardized forms for grant application process

Obligations

What this law requires

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Submit written comments on the proposed IMLS Grant Application Forms collection to OMB on or before May 10, 2026, either via www.reginfo.gov or by mail to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB Desk Officer for IMLS, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.

Public commenters and interested parties
reporting
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Use standardized IMLS Grant Application Forms (Museum Program Information Form, Library-Discretionary Program Information Form, Supplementary Form, and Budget Form) for all grant applications to IMLS during fiscal years 2027-2029.

Libraries, museums, and other eligible organizations applying for IMLS grants and cooperative agreements
operational
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Complete the IMLS Program Information Form with an average response time of 30 minutes per application.

IMLS grant applicants
operational
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Complete the IMLS Budget Form with an average response time of three hours per application.

IMLS grant applicants
operational
high

IMLS must ensure that the information collection minimizes reporting burden on respondents and that collection instruments are clearly understood, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
operational

Affected Parties

LibrariesMuseums

Tags

IMLS,Grant Application,OMB Review