The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests extension of the generic clearance for all the agencyâs information collection requests (excluding surveys, evaluations, and data calls used for policy-making purposes) for its grant program processes under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collections in this package includes the IMLS Program Information Form and instructions. IMLS is requesting an emergency clearance necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agencyâs CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries and for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum and Library Services.
In this emergency clearance submission (3137-XXXX) justification, IMLS is requesting approval of an abbreviated Program Information Form.
IMLS created an abbreviated Program Information Form that will be used by all applicants to both new initiatives. Its content is greatly reduced from the current OMB-cleared, Grants.gov form, IMLS Museum Program Information Form (OMB Control #: 3137-0092). Because there is not enough time to create another more generic Grants.gov Program Information Form, we will create a fillable PDF that applicants will download from our website as they do our IMLS Budget Form and our Digital Product Form.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.