IMLS Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3137-0111 Justification for Nonsubstantive Changes IGSM_20251202.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-12-09
PRA Burden Estimate Inspire Museums 20240614.xlsx Supplementary Document	2024-06-21
Justification for Nonsubstantive Changes IGSM NOFO 20230712 to OMB.docx Supplementary Document	2024-06-21
Justification for Nonsubstantive Changes IGSM NOFO 20220701.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-07-13
Justification A Inspire Museums 20210520.docx Supplementary Document	2022-07-01
Justification A Inspire Museums 20240614.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-06-21
Part A Justification Inspire 2018-06-28.docx Supplementary Document	2021-06-21
PRA Burden Estimate Inspire Museums 20210520.xlsx Supplementary Document	2021-06-21
Justification for Nonsubstantive Change FY21 20200611.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2020-06-11
Justification for Change - FY20 Inspire.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2019-07-01
PRA Burden Estimate Inspire 2018-06-28.xlsx Supplementary Document	2018-06-29

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
268911	IGSM NOFO Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3137-0111	ICR Reference No: 202512-3137-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202406-3137-006
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: IMLS Inspire! Grants for Small Museums
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/09/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2027	08/31/2027
Responses	250	250
Time Burden (Hours)	8,750	8,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)	283,938	283,938

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Abstract: The goal of IMLS Inspire! Grants for Small Museums (IGSM) is to support projects that strengthen the ability of small museums to serve their community. This new initiative will specifically support small museums by funding relevant activities that are clearly linked to an individual institution’s organizational priorities and broader community needs. IMLS Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is being offered as a special initiative with funding from the Museums for America Program. In this clearance submission (3137-0111) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFO for Inspire Grants for Small Museums, a discretionary grant program that supports the Nation’s museums. The changes consist of: • Updating the application due date, date of notification of award decisions, and beginning date of the period of performance. • Making copyedits to further simplify descriptions and streamline instructions. • Updating the Executive Summary to further comply with 2 C.F.R. 200 updates. • Updating the program goals and objectives to combine elements and comply with Administration policies and priorities. • Updating instructions on how to complete and submit the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Removing the requirement to select Keywords on the IMLS Museum Program Information Form. • Updating the simplified acquisition threshold to $350,000 (Section 6 - Risk Assessment). • Updating the requirement for reporting matters related to recipient integrity and performance detailed in 2 CFR 200, Appendix XII (Section 8 - Reporting)

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	89 FR 19888	03/20/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 52101	06/21/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IGSM NOFO

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	250	250	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,750	8,750	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	283,938	283,938	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The change in burden is due to salary increases and a projected increased number of respondents.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $38,056

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

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: 12/09/2025

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