The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests a new clearance for the IMLS CARES Act Grants for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum and Library Services grant program for its grant program processes under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collections in this package include one Notice of Funding Opportunity and instructions necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agencyâs CARES Act grant programs.
IMLS recognizes the challenges facing Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the adaptations and adjustments that will be necessary to rebuild staffing, reopen facilities, and address the needs of communities affected by the impact of a global crisis.
The goal of this grant program is to assist Indian Tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in responding to the coronavirus pandemic in ways that meet the immediate and future COVID-19 needs of the Native American and Native Hawaiian communities they serve.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Pub. L. 116-136 [March 27, 2020]) provided funds to the Institute of Museum and Library Services âto prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirusâ¦to expand digital network access, purchase internet accessible devices, and provide technical support servicesâ for the benefit of communities impacted by the health emergency.
The IMLS CARES Act Grants for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum and Library Services grant program invites project proposals that focus on preserving jobs, training staff, addressing the digital divide, planning for reopening, and providing technical support and capacity building for digital inclusion and engagement. We encourage efforts to develop programs, tools, models, partnerships, and other resources that will address immediate concerns and have the potential to inspire and benefit other tribes and related organizations as they provide museum and library services to their communities.
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.