nFORM 2.0 Resources

This template displays the nFORM 2.0 data export layout, and includes sample data and tips on how to use the nFORM 2.0 data export. Grantees may use this resource as a reference for using nFORM 2.0 data for program operations, monitoring, and improvement. This resource also includes which tabs of the data dictionary to reference when reviewing the data.

These are PDFs of the RF QPR and PPR quantitative data templates and Word versions of the progress narrative templates. Once completed, the narrative Word template must be converted to a PDF by clicking “File”, then “Save As”, then selecting “PDF” from the drop-down menu of available file formats. Only PDF versions of the completed progress narrative can be uploaded into Grant Solutions. When accessing the Word narrative templates, download and save the file to your computer with the reporting date included. For example, if you are submitting the Grant Year 4 PPR, it is recommended to save the file with "10.30.2024" in the file name.

These are PDFs of the HM QPR and PPR quantitative data templates and Word versions of the progress narrative templates. Once completed, the narrative Word template must be converted to a PDF by clicking “File”, then “Save As”, then selecting “PDF” from the drop-down menu of available file formats. Only PDF versions of the completed progress narrative can be uploaded into Grant Solutions. When accessing the Word narrative templates, download and save the file to your computer with the reporting date included. For example, if you are submitting the Grant Year 4 PPR, it is recommended to save the file with "10.30.2024" in the file name.

This guidance developed by ACF includes detailed guidance on how gift cards can be provided to program participants. 

Program staff at all levels can use this worksheet to document questions they have about their HMRF grant work. After discussing those questions with their HMRF data manager, they should record the source(s) of information and answers, and identify next steps.

This 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.  

This guidance developed by ACF includes information about can and cannot be provided as a program incentive, limitations of incentive costs, and recording incentives in nFORM.

This template guides HMRF grantees through the key stages of data collection using nFORM 2.0 to help plan ahead and train staff so that data collection runs as smoothly as possible.

This OFA FEDTalk describes OFA’s expectations for HMRF grantees’ support of individuals and the definition of substantive individual service contacts. 

This is a PDF of privacy information to provide to clients.