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National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

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Official name: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
Display name: National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
Branch: Executive
Agency type: agency

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IMLS

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Notice

Published April 9, 2026

91 FR 18007

Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 2027-2029 IMLS Grant Application Forms

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces that the following information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This process helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. This Notice proposes clearance of the IMLS Grant Application Forms for fiscal year (FY) 2027 through FY 2029. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Notice.

Comment by May 10, 2026

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is a grant making organization that also conducts research and develops policy. The Institute helps libraries and museums innovate, fosters lifelong learning and cultural and civic engagement.

Notice

Published March 24, 2026

91 FR 14043

Meeting of Humanities Panel

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will hold six meetings, by video conference, of the Humanities Panel, a federal advisory committee, during April 2026. The purpose of the meetings is for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendation of applications for financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965.

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Notice

Published March 16, 2026

91 FR 12626

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

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This pre-clearance consultation program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments concerning renewal of the three-year approval of the forms necessary to report on grant and cooperative agreement activities on an interim and final basis for all IMLS grant programs for 2026-2028 Grant Performance Report Forms. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice.

Comment by May 16, 2026

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Notice

Published March 16, 2026

91 FR 12625

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 (IMLS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This pre-clearance consultation program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments concerning renewal of the three-year approval of the forms necessary to report on grant and cooperative agreement activities on both an interim and final basis for all IMLS grant programs for 2026-2028 IMLS Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program--Final Performance Report Form. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice.

Comment by May 16, 2026

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National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

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Child agencies

Recent rules and notices

Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 2027-2029 IMLS Grant Application Forms

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Source records

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel Advisory Committee

Meeting of Humanities Panel

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

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

Arts Advisory Panel Meetings