Opportunity
Federal Register #3137-0102
IMLS Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Program Public Comment Request
Buyer
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
November 28, 2026
Identifier
3137-0102
NAICS
813211
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, is requesting public comments on its Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities - Program Purpose: - Supports nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians - Aims to improve core library and archival services - Focuses on development, enhancement, or dissemination of practices, programs, models, tools, and staff training - Addresses community learning needs, well-being, access to information and collections, and emergency/disaster services - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers mentioned - Funding for library service improvements and staff training - Unique Requirements: - Notice is part of a pre-clearance consultation under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Seeks input to ensure clarity and minimize respondent burden for information collection - No technical equipment or software specified; opportunity is for grant funding and program support
Description
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is soliciting comments on a grant program targeting the needs of Native Hawaiian libraries. The program aims to assist Native Hawaiian libraries in improving core library services within their communities by supporting the development, enhancement, or dissemination of practices, programs, models, tools, or library staff training. The goal is to strengthen library and archival services to serve community learning needs, improve community well-being, provide access to and preservation of information and collections, and offer services during emergencies or disasters. The notice is part of a pre-clearance consultation program under the Paperwork Reduction Act to minimize respondent burden and ensure clarity of collection instruments.