Funder Requirements

Templates for data management plans are based on the specific requirements listed in funder policy documents. The DMP Tool maintains these templates, however, researchers should always consult the program officers and policy documents directly for authoritative guidance. Sample plans are provided by a funder or another trusted party.

Template Name	Download	Organization name	Last Updated	Funder Links	Create a new plan	Sample Plans (if available) Sample plans are provided by a funder, an organization or a trusted party.
USDA-NIFA: National Institute of Food and Agriculture	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	United States Department of Agriculture (usda.gov)	08-31-2022	Data Management Plan for NIFA-Funded Research, Education, and Extension Projects NIFA Data Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions	Requires login
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	United States Geological Survey (usgs.gov)	05-16-2022	USGS Data Management Website Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research at the USGS	Requires login	USGS Sample Plans
Tetiaroa Field Station	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	Tetiaroa Society	04-13-2022		Requires login
NSF-SBE: Social, Behavioral, Economic Sciences	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Science Foundation (nsf.gov)	04-01-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1) NSF-SBE Data Management Guidance [PDF] NSF 2024 PAPPG section on DMPs NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006 NSF Public Access Initiative	Requires login
NSF-PHY: Physics	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Science Foundation (nsf.gov)	04-01-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF-PHY Advice to PIs on DMPs NSF Public Access Initiative NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
NSF-GEN: Generic	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Science Foundation (nsf.gov)	04-01-2024	NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF Public Access Initiative NSF Dissemination and Sharing of Research Results NSF-19-069 Dear Colleague Letter: Effective Practices for Data https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=grantsgovguide0524	Requires login
NSF-ENG: Engineering	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Science Foundation (nsf.gov)	04-01-2024	NSF PPAPG 2024: PART I: PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES - Chapter I: Pre-Submission Information NSF-ENG Data Management Guidance NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), June 2020 NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
NSF-EHR: Education and Human Resources	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Science Foundation (nsf.gov)	04-01-2024	Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) NSF-EHR Data Management Guidance NSF Public Access Initiative NSF 2024 PAPPG section on DMPs NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login
NSF-EAR: Earth Sciences	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Science Foundation (nsf.gov)	04-01-2024	EAR Data and Sample Policy NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1) NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login	Resources for EAR Data and Sample Policy
NSF-DMS: Mathematical Sciences	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens in new window	National Science Foundation (nsf.gov)	04-01-2024	NSF Grant Proposal Guide (PAPPG) NSF-DMS Advice to PIs on DMPs NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (NSF 24-006)	Requires login

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