2027-2029 IMLS Grant Application Forms - OMB PRA Review

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

A Notice by the Institute of Museum and Library Services on 04/09/2026

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• Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06862 (91 FR 18007) Document Headings ###### National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

Institute of Museum and Library Services

AGENCY:

Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities.

ACTION:

Submission for OMB review, request for comments on this collection of information.

SUMMARY:

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces that the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This process helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired ( printed page 18008) format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. This Notice proposes clearance of the IMLS Grant Application Forms for fiscal year (FY) 2027 through FY 2029.

A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Notice.

DATES:

Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before May 10, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of publication of this Notice to www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain. Find this particular information collection request by selecting “Institute of Museum and Library Services” under “Currently Under Review,” then check “Only Show ICR for Public Comment” checkbox. Once you have found this information collection request, select “Comment,” and enter or upload your comment and information. Alternatively, please mail your written comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or call (202) 395-7316.

OMB is particularly interested in comments that will help the agency to:

• Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
• Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sandra Narva, Acting Director of Grants Management, Office of Grants Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Suite N-3627, Washington, DC 20210. Ms. Narva can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4634 or by email at snarva@imls.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. The agency advances, supports, and empowers America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov.

Current Actions: This Notice proposes the clearance of the 2027-2029 IMLS Grant Application Forms. The purpose of this collection is to facilitate the administration of the IMLS application and review processes for its discretionary grants and cooperative agreements. IMLS uses standardized application forms for eligible libraries, museums, and other organizations to apply for its funding. The forms submitted for public review in this Notice are the IMLS Museum Program Information Form, the IMLS Library-Discretionary Program Information Form, the IMLS Supplementary Form, and the IMLS Budget Form. Each of these forms is included in one or more of the Grants.gov packages associated with IMLS grant programs.

Also, this action seeks approval for the information collection for the IMLS Museum Program Information Form, the IMLS Library-Discretionary Program Information Form, the IMLS Supplementary Form, and the IMLS Budget Form. All forms included in this request are planned to be utilized from FY 2027 through FY 2029.

The 60-day Notice was published in the Federal Register on February 2, 2026 (91 FR 4638). The agency received no comments in response to this Notice.

Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Title: 2027-2029 IMLS Grant Application Forms.

OMB Control Number: 3137-0092.

Agency Number: 3137.

Respondents/Affected Public: Library and museum grant applicants.

Total Number of Annual Respondents: 1,800 IMLS Program Information Forms and 1,800 IMLS Budget Forms.

Frequency of Response: Once per request.

Average Minutes per Response: 30 minutes per response for the IMLS Program Information Forms and three hours per response for the IMLS Budget Form.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 6,300.

Total Annual Cost Burden: $211,176.

Total Annual Federal Costs: $54,652.50.

Dated: April 07, 2026.

Suzanne Mbollo,

Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.

[FR Doc. 2026-06862 Filed 4-8-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 7036-01-P

Published Document: 2026-06862 (91 FR 18007)