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OMB Control No: 3137-0118	ICR Reference No: 202005-3137-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR: No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/01/2020
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/07/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/01/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2020	11/30/2020
Responses	300	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	13,500	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	377,190	0	0

Abstract: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requests a new clearance for the IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries grant program for its grant program processes under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collections in this package include one Notice of Funding Opportunity and instructions necessary to apply for IMLS support as part of the agency’s CARES Act grant programs.

Emergency Justfication: IMLS recognizes the challenges facing museums and libraries at this time, including the adaptations and adjustments that will be necessary to rebuild staffing, reopen facilities, and address the needs of communities affected by the impact of a global crisis. The goal of this grant program is to support the role of museums and libraries in responding to the coronavirus pandemic in ways that meet the immediate and future COVID-19 needs of the communities and audiences they serve. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Pub. L. 116-136 [March 27, 2020]) has provided funds to the Institute of Museum and Library Services “to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus…to expand digital network access, purchase internet accessible devices, and provide technical support services” for the benefit of communities impacted by the public health emergency. The IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries grant program invites project proposals that focus on preserving jobs, training staff, addressing the digital divide, planning for reopening, and providing technical support and capacity building for digital inclusion and engagement while prioritizing services for high-need communities. We encourage efforts to develop programs, tools, models, partnerships, and other resources that will address immediate concerns and have the potential to inspire and benefit museums and libraries throughout the nation.

Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries FY2020 Notice of Funding Opportunity	IMLS CARES Act 2020 Museum and Libraries NOFO 1

ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Change Due to Agency Discretion
Annual Number of Responses	300	300
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,500	13,500
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	377,190	377,190

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: No change in burden.

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $15,684

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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Connie Bodner 202 653-4636 cbodner@imls.gov

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