Museum Grant Forms Get Routine Bureaucratic Update
Published Date: 5/21/2026
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services wants to update the forms used by grant recipients to report their project progress from 2026 to 2028. This affects museums and libraries that get grants, aiming to make reporting easier and less time-consuming. Comments on these changes are open until June 21, 2026, so folks can share their thoughts before the new forms are approved.
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