Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2027-2029 IMLS Grant Application Forms
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) wants your thoughts on their grant application forms for 2027-2029. They’re aiming to make the forms easier to use and less time-consuming for museums and libraries applying for funding. If you have ideas or concerns, send them in by April 4, 2026, to help shape the process and keep paperwork light!
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IMLS Seeks to Cut Grant Paperwork
If you run a museum or library and apply for IMLS grants, the agency is asking for public comments on the 2027–2029 grant application forms to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. IMLS reports 2,800 annual Program Information Forms and 2,800 Budget Forms, estimates 30 minutes per Program form and 3 hours per Budget form, a total of 9,800 annual burden hours, a total annual cost burden of $328,551, and total annual Federal costs of $85,015.
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