Social Inclusion-Focus Groups

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form IAF-05 Data Collection Focus Groups	Form and Instruction	New	Available
Form IAF-05 Social Inclusion-Focus Groups	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
PRA Focus Group Supporting Statement B Templates_Questions.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2024-04-15	Repair queued
Social Inclusion Consultations_PRA Supporting Statement A_Responses_Focus Groups.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-04-15	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
266944	Social Inclusion-Focus Groups	Form and Instruction	New	Data Collection Focus Groups
266944	Social Inclusion-Focus Groups	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0417-0506	ICR Reference No: 202404-0417-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: IAF	Agency Tracking No: IAF-05
Title: Social Inclusion-Focus Groups
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/21/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/16/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2027	36 Months From Approved
Responses	98	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	196	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,531	0	0

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Abstract: The IAF has hired the services of a 3rd party private organization to collect the information, which will then be shared primarily with the IAF’s Programs Office team assigned to this specific initiative. The information, in an aggregated form, will also be shared with other agency offices, as needed and/or pertinent, to advance equitable grantmaking. The information collection will enable the agency to allocate its limited funds more efficiently, ensuring that they reach the groups in greater need. Specifically, the collection will provide the agency with a deeper understanding of barriers marginalized/underserved groups face to: 1) accessing IAF programming, and 2) achieving their development objectives. Depending on findings, the IAF will adjust its practices to: 1) Better support marginalized groups and the grantees who work with them and 2) Develop and deploy strategies to improve access to all grant proponents and extend its network of grassroots organizations. The study will use two complementary methods: focus groups and surveys. The focus groups will provide us with more answers about what we saw in the survey data, such as why barriers exist, how organizations confront and understand these barriers, and what IAF can do to better support organizations facing such barriers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 290(f) Name of Law: Inter-American Foundation
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 40844	06/22/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 21267	03/27/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Social Inclusion-Focus Groups	IAF-05	Data Collection Focus Groups

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	98	0	0	98	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	196	0	0	196	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,531	0	0	1,531	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new ICR and figures are new and do not reflect adjustments to previously reported information.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $233

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/16/2024

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