nFORM 2.0 Resources

The data dictionary provides the record layout for the data fields that are included in the data export from nFORM. nFORM users should refer to the applicable version of the data dictionary for data exports generated through November 30, 2022, those generated between December 1, 2022 and August 5, 2024, and those generated on or after August 6, 2024.

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

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

This infographic developed by ACF explains how HMRF grant recipients can identify the number of primary workshop hours program participants must complete in order to count as a "completed client". 

This guidance developed by ACF details OFA's definition of and expectations for HMRF program participants. 

This guidance developed by ACF provides responses to frequently asked questions about primary workshop completion. 

This infographic developed by ACF describes how HMRF grant recipients can track participants' progress towards primary workshop participation benchmarks. 

This memorandum from ACF explains requirements for distinct separations between federally funded programming and religious content.