This manual provides complete step-by-step instructions for using nFORM.
This page includes information and tools to support you in using nFORM 2.0. If you need additional help after reviewing these resources, you may request technical assistance by submitting a ticket in nFORM 2.0 to the nFORM help desk.
Please contact your grantee organization's site administrator(s) for help with log in issues including locked accounts and resetting passwords. Site administrators should leave a voice mail for Mathematica at 844-619-6841 if they are also unable to log into nFORM.
The CQI Resources page includes more information on using nFORM 2.0 and other data for program improvement
Quick Links
Detailed Instructions
- This manual provides step-by-step instructions for using nFORM. nFORM 2.0 User Manual
- This manual describes best practices for collecting data with nFORM. Performance Measures and Data Collection Logistics Manual
- This is a PDF of privacy information to provide to clients. View Privacy Statement
Data Dictionary
- This document provides the record layout for the data fields that are included in the data export from nFORM. View Data Dictionary
Training Video
- This training video describes best practices to follow to keep data secure. Keeping Data Secure
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- Apr 2025
The nFORM team provides an overview of upcoming enhancements to the query tool.
Dec 2024The nFORM and CQI team answer questions or topics of interests from grantees in this combined office hour panel.
Jul 2024The nFORM team provides an overview of nFORM for new and existing users.
Jun 2024The nFORM team provides an overview of the query tool and upcoming enhancements to the Primary Workshop Participation and Grant Year Overview tabs.
May 2023This FEDTalk describes OFA’s expectations for hiring key project positions. Along with sample job descriptions, ACF’s guidance includes information on the skills and experiences to focus on when hiring a Project Director, Project Manager, Financial Officer, and Data Manager.
Mar 2023This tip sheet provides step-by-step instructions for new users on how to prepare for collecting, entering and monitoring data in nFORM.
Aug 2022This webinar provides in-depth information on how grantees can drill down on data in the query tool and how to use the information to support program monitoring and CQI.
Jun 2022This training video walks through the bulk update features of nFORM.
Apr 2021This training video provides an overview of nFORM 2.0.
Apr 2021