IMLS Tweaks Grant Forms for Museums and Libraries
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is updating its grant application forms for 2027-2029 and wants your feedback by May 10, 2026. This update aims to make applying easier and less time-consuming for museums and libraries seeking funding. If you’re involved in these grants, now’s the time to weigh in and help shape the process!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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IMLS Grant Forms — Time & Cost Burden
IMLS proposes using four standardized grant application forms (Museum Program Information Form, Library-Discretionary Program Information Form, Supplementary Form, and Budget Form) for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The agency estimates 1,800 annual respondents for the Program Information and 1,800 for the Budget Form, with each Program Information Form averaging 30 minutes and each Budget Form averaging 3 hours; total estimated annual burden is 6,300 hours and a total annual cost burden of $211,176. Comments on this information collection are due by May 10, 2026, and the OMB Control Number is 3137-0092.
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