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.
Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science	(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 Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	06-27-2024	DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data Management DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management Plan Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program Offices	Requires login
Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (Updated 2022)	(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 Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	09-17-2025	DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Data Management DOE Suggested Elements for a Data Management Plan Additional Requirements and Guidance from Office of Science Program Offices	Requires login
Digital Curation Centre	(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	Digital Curation Centre (dcc.ac.uk)	06-27-2024		Requires login
Digital Curation Centre (português)	(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	São Paulo Research Foundation (fapesp.br)	06-27-2024		Requires login
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation	(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	Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF) (moore.org)	06-27-2024	Moore Data Sharing Philosophy	Requires login	Moore Sample Plan 1 Moore Sample Plan 2 Moore Sample Plan 3 RIO Journal Sample Plan (2016)
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) 2018	(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	Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GBMF) (gulfresearchinitiative.org)	06-27-2024	Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative Information and Data Cooperative	Requires login
IMLS Digital Product Form (Data Management Plan)	(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	Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov)	06-27-2024	Digital Product Form - DOCX File Digital Product Form - PDF File Funding Opportunities through IMLS	Requires login	NLG-L - National Digital Infrastructures and Initiatives Sample Grant
Institute of Education Sciences (U.S. Department of Education IES)	(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 Education (ed.gov)	06-27-2024	IES Public Access Plan IES Implementation Guide for Public Access to Research Data	Requires login
Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT)	(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	Iowa Department of Transportation	06-27-2024	Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Research & Analytics Guidance on Data Management Plan (DMP) Requirements for Federally Funded Research Projects	Requires login
iPlaces French Polynesia Template	(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	iPlaces Alliance	07-26-2025		Requires login

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