Native American Basic Library - Notice of Funding Opportunity

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
IMLS FY26-ols-nab-NOFO_20251205.docx Supplementary Document	2025-12-09
3137-0093 Justification for Nonsubstantive Changes NAB_20251202.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-12-09
fy25-ols-nab-NOFO_20241003.docx Supplementary Document	2024-10-04
3137-0093 Justification for Nonsubstantive Change 20241003.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2024-10-04
Justification A NA Basic_20201216.docx Supplementary Document	2024-01-17
Justification for Nonsubstantive Change NA-Basic NOFO 20231107.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-11-07
FY23-ols-nab-nofo 20221021.docx Supplementary Document	2022-10-21
Justification for Nonsubstantive Change NA-Basic NOFO 20221021.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2022-10-21
fy21-ols-nab-nofo 20201216.docx Supplementary Document	2021-11-01
FY22 PRA Burden Estimate NAB 3137-0093_ 20211101.xlsx Supplementary Document	2021-11-01
Justification for Nonsubstantive Change NA-Basic NOFO 20211101docx.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-11-01
FY22-ols-nab-nofo 20211029.docx Supplementary Document	2021-11-01
Justification A NA Basic_3137-0093_20240108.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-01-17
PRA Burden Estimate 3137-0093_20201209.xlsx Supplementary Document	2020-12-17
Justification A NA Basic 2018-07-31.docx Supplementary Document	2020-12-17
FY2018 OLS NA Basic NOFO 2017-12-11 FINAL.docx Supplementary Document	2019-09-30
Justification for Nonsubstantive Change NA Basic NOFO 2018-12-20.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2019-09-30
FY19 Native American Basic NOFO 2018-12-20 Final.docx Supplementary Document	2019-09-30
Justification for deadline change - NA-B_20170303.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2017-03-06
Final_Justification for Change - NA-E_20170214.pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2017-03-01
Final_Justification for Change_NA Basic_2017-01-20.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2017-01-20
NOA_3137-0029.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-15
PRA burden estimate NA Basic 2018-07-31.xlsx Supplementary Document	2018-07-31

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
264487	NAB NOFO Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3137-0093	ICR Reference No: 202512-3137-008
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202410-3137-002
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Native American Basic Library - Notice of Funding Opportunity
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	02/28/2027	02/28/2027
Responses	200	200
Time Burden (Hours)	2,000	2,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	62,280	62,280

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Abstract: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests a renewal clearance for the Native American Library Services Basic Grants program under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection in this package consists of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with instructions necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agency’s grant programs. In this clearance submission (3137-0093) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY2026 NOFOS for Native American Basic Grants, a non-competitive grant program that serves federally recognized tribes. 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. • Revising the Executive Summary to further comply with 2 C.F.R. 200 updates. • Updating instructions on how to complete and submit the IMLS Library - Discretionary Program Information Form. • Removing the requirement to select Keywords on the IMLS Library - Discretionary 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:
	88 FR 76862	11/07/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 2256	01/12/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NAB 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	200	200	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,000	2,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	62,280	62,280	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 reflects a smaller number of applicants.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $32,646

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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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