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.
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)	06-27-2024	USGS Data Management Website Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research at the USGS	Requires login	USGS Sample Plans
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
Alfred P. Sloan 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	Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (sloan.org)	06-27-2024	Sloan Grant Proposal Guidelines	Requires login
NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology 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	National Institute of Standards and Technology (nist.gov)	06-27-2024	Managing Public Access to Results Funded by NIST NIST Plan for Providing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research	Requires login
NEH-ODH: Office of Digital Humanities	(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 Endowment for the Humanities (neh.gov)	06-27-2024	NEH ODH DMP Guidelines	Requires login
DataWorks! Data Management and Sharing Plan Challenge	(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	Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (faseb.org)	06-27-2024	Call for Submissions to the DataWorks! Data Management and Sharing Plan Challenge Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan Selecting a Repository for Data Resulting from NIH-Supported Research Allowable Costs for Data Management and Sharing	Requires login
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	iPlaces Alliance	06-27-2024		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
Department of Defense (DOD)	(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 Defense (DOD) (defense.gov)	06-27-2024	DOD Public Access Plan Data Archiving Plans for NIJ Funding Applicants DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP)	Requires login
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)	(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	Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ahrq.gov)	06-27-2024	ARHQ DMP Notice Number: NOT-HS-25-011	Requires login

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