Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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...
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
Institute of Museum and Library Services
AGENCY:
Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities.
ACTION:
Notice, request for comments on this collection of information.
SUMMARY:
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 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 communicate the agency's intent to request renewal of the clearance for IMLS's Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant Program (NAE), a discretionary grant program designed to assist Native American libraries in improving core library services for their communities. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the
ADDRESSES
section of this notice.
DATES:
Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before November 28, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Send comments to Sandra Narva, Lead Senior Grants Management Specialist, Office of General Counsel, ATTN: Grants Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Suite N-3627, Washington, DC 20210. Ms. Narva can be reached by telephone, 202-653-4634, or by email at
snarva@imls.gov.
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lisa Solomson, Deputy Director, Office of Library Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Suite N-3627, Washington, DC 20210. Ms. Solomson can be reached by telephone, 202-653-4617, or by email at
lsolomson@imls.gov.
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
IMLS is particularly interested in public comments that help the agency to:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology,e.g.,
permitting electronic submissions of responses.
I. Background
IMLS is the primary source of Federal support for the Nation's libraries and museums. The agency advances, supports, and empowers America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. For more information about IMLS, visit
www.imls.gov.
II. Current Actions
This action will renew the NAE Notice of Funding Opportunities clearance, which expires January 31, 2027, for an additional three years.
The NAE program assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services within their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the well-being of their communities. The program supports Native Communities across the country in addressing their individual information needs and priorities.
The goal of the program is to develop, enhance, or disseminate practices, programs, models, tools, or library staff training to strengthen library and archival services for Native American Tribes through the following objectives: serving the learning needs and interests of the community; improving community well-being; providing access to and preservation of information and collections; or providing services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Agency:
Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title:
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity.
OMB Control Number:
3137-0110.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes.
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents:
80.
( printed page 61256)
Frequency of Response:
Once per request.
Estimated Average Burden Hours per Response:
35.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:
2,800.
Total Annual Cost Burden:
$81,984.00.
Total Annual Federal Costs:
$11,278.10.
Public Comments Invited:
Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the agency's request to OMB for clearance of this information collection.
Dated: September 24, 2026.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
www.imls.gov