Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-10209
IMLS Requests Public Comment on 2026-2028 Grant Performance Report Forms
Buyer
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 21, 2026
Identifier
2026-10209
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comment on its proposed 2026-2028 Grant Performance Report Forms collection: - Government Buyer: - Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), part of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities - OEMs and Vendors: - IMLS is the only agency and issuer; no external OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or commercial services are being procured - The notice concerns the collection and renewal of standardized grant performance reporting forms - Interim Performance Report - Final Performance Report - Forms are used by libraries, museums, and Native American Tribes participating in IMLS grant programs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Public feedback is requested to minimize reporting burden and improve clarity - The forms are essential for monitoring and reporting on IMLS-funded grants - The collection is intended for a three-year period (2026-2028) - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice - Place of performance and contracting office is the IMLS headquarters in Washington, DC
Description
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of the 2026-2028 Grant Performance Report Forms. This process aims to minimize reporting burden, ensure clarity of collection instruments, and assess the impact on respondents. The forms include the Interim Performance Report and the Final Performance Report, which are essential for IMLS's grant performance reporting and monitoring. The agency invites public comments to improve the collection process, with comments due by June 21, 2026.