Humanities panel gets fresh lease on life through 2027

2026-05729 — Meeting of Humanities Panel

The National Endowment for the Humanities is holding six video meetings in April 2026 to review and recommend grants for projects in higher education, collecting organizations, and independent educational groups. These meetings affect organizations seeking financial help to support humanities programs. The decisions made could unlock important funding to boost learning and culture starting soon after the meetings.

2026-05009 — Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2026-2028 Grant Performance Report Forms

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) wants your thoughts on renewing their grant report forms for 2026-2028. These forms help track how museums and libraries use their grant money, aiming to keep paperwork easy and clear. If you’re involved with IMLS grants, now’s the time to share your feedback before May 16, 2026!

2026-05008 — Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2026-2028 IMLS Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program-Final Performance Report Form

The Institute of Museum and Library Services wants to keep using a form that helps Native American libraries report how they use their grant money from 2026 to 2028. They’re asking for your thoughts to make sure the form is easy to fill out and doesn’t waste time or money. If you’re involved with these grants, now’s the time to speak up before May 16, 2026!

2026-04846 — Arts Advisory Panel Meetings

The National Endowment for the Arts is holding a virtual meeting on April 23, 2026, to review applications for the NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert. This meeting affects artists and organizations seeking financial support and will be closed to the public. It’s a key step in deciding who gets funding to celebrate jazz legends, with no direct cost to attendees.

2026-04658 — Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request: IMLS Grants to States Program “State Reporting System”

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) wants your thoughts on their plan to collect info from states about their library and museum grants. They’re aiming to make reporting easier and less time-consuming, so states can focus more on helping communities. If you’re involved with these grants, speak up by May 9, 2026, to help shape the process and keep paperwork light!

2026-04509 — Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request: Guidelines for IMLS Grants to States Five-Year Evaluation

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) wants your thoughts on their plan to collect info for a big five-year checkup on their Grants to States program. This helps make sure the paperwork is easy and useful, saving time and money for everyone involved. If you’re connected to libraries or museums getting these grants, now’s your chance to speak up before May 9, 2026!

Previous: 2025-21808 — Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Delegated Authority

The FCC is checking in to make sure its paperwork isn’t too tricky or time-consuming for businesses, especially small ones. They’re asking for your thoughts on how to keep forms clear and useful while cutting down hassle. If you want to share your ideas, you’ve got until February 2, 2026, so don’t miss out!

Next: 2025-21813 — Arms Sales Notification

The U.S. is planning to sell $52.8 million worth of special anti-submarine sonobuoys and support services to India’s Navy. This deal doesn’t include big weapons but focuses on high-tech gear to help India track submarines better. Congress was informed last year, and this sale shows ongoing defense teamwork between the two countries.