Justification for Nonsubstantive Change Basic FY2023

Justification for Change

FY2023 Native American Library Services Basic Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (3137-0093)

IMLS is requesting approval for non-substantive changes in the FY2023 Native American Library Services Basic Grants NOFO in order to update key calendar dates, to accommodate the shift from DUNS to UEI, and to clarify and simplify instructions. The current OMB approval expiration date is 2/29/2024.

Request abstract:

In this clearance submission (3137-0093) and justification, IMLS is requesting approval of non-substantive changes to a previously approved clearance for the FY023 Native American Library Services Basic Grants, a non-competitive grant program that serves federally recognized tribes. The changes consist of:

• Updating the application due date from March 1, 2022 to March 1, 2023

• Updating the anticipated date of notification of award decisions from July 2022 to July 2023

• Updating the beginning date of period of performance from August 1, 2022 to August 1, 2023

• Updating the anticipated period of performance from August 1, 2022-July 31, 2023 to August 1, 2023-July 31, 2024

• Making minor copyedits to clarify instructions for producing a complete application

• Editing the description of Registration Requirements (Sections D3, D4, Appendix Two) to accommodate the shift from DUNS to UEI

Burden Estimate:

The burden estimate is unchanged.