nFORM 2.0 Resources

This combined nFORM and CQI office hours focuses on how to tell your grant program’s story to different audiences, drawing on data and thinking strategically about messages. 

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.

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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.

The nFORM team continues their grantee panel on program monitoring. Panelists include members from Zepf Center and Youth & Family Services.

The nFORM team hosts a grantee panel discussion on approaches to using nFORM for program monitoring. Panelists include members from the Family and Workforce Centers of America, University of Maryland, and Auburn University.  

This tip sheet provides detailed steps for accessing and saving the template and tips on how to complete the progress narrative each quarter.

This tutorial covers ways to review grant year 3 data, tips for completing the progress narrative of the QPR/PPR, and recommendations on how to review and update data collection plans. The nFORM team also highlights various nFORM TA resources that are helpful to review when preparing for grant year 4.

The nFORM team provides an overview of performance targets and tips for grantees to establish their own program goals. Further, the team conducts an in-depth review on tracking progress towards referral goals.

This tip sheet maps each type of HMRF performance data in the PPR to relevant nFORM 2.0 tools.