This training provides an introduction to nFORM's data tools including the query tool, operational reports, data export, performance progress report (PPR), and tips for using each. The data capacity and CQI TTA team also answers questions from grant staff.
Reporting
This manual provides complete step-by-step instructions for using nFORM.
The nFORM System User Manual was updated in October 2026 to reflect recent system enhancements, ACF guidance, and questions received through the nFORM Help Desk. Key updates include:
- Expanded client population definitions and clarified ACF guidance on supporting individuals (pp. 2–4, 29, 40).
- Added instructions for staff supporting multiple grants (p. 26).
- Clarified duplicate detection procedures (pp. 42-43)
- Clarified workshop attendance reporting for clients enrolled on the same day as a session (pp. 44, 69, 80).
- Updated guidance on recording service contacts, referrals, incentives, and program supports (pp. 104-107)
- Expanded PPR instructions, including completion of the cover page, progress narrative, signature, and submission (pp. 122-127).
- Clarified operational report date filters (p. 130).
- Updated data export and data dictionary guidance and screenshots (pp. 135–147).
- Updated screenshots to reflect changes to DV/IPV screening functionality (throughout).
This guidance developed by ACF provides responses to frequently asked questions about primary workshop completion.
The nFORM team provides a tutorial on monitoring workshop participation trends, and explains step-by-step how grantees can analyze primary workshop participation by referral source. A grantee also shares their approach to using the nFORM operational reports to monitor primary workshop participation.
This webinar covers ways to review grant year 2 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 introduces several new and updated nFORM TA resources.
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.
These webinar slides describe how nFORM 2.0 data collection and reporting apply to school-based READY4Life grantees.
Please see the updated manual for the 2025 cohort. If the nFORM 2.0 User Manual is needed, please contact the data capacity and CQI TTA team at nFORMCQITA@mathematica-mpr.com.