The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests clearance for the 2024 IMLS 21st Century Museum Professionals new grant program Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection in this package consists of one Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with instructions necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agencyâs grant programs.
In this clearance submission (3137-0135) and justification, IMLS requests approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. These changes consist of:
⢠Updating document formatting and section ordering to comply with 2 CFR 200 NOFO simplification requirements
⢠Removing redundant content
⢠Copy-editing for plain language.
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.