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.
(OUTDATED - use Generic 2025 Update) Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science (2022)	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document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)	03-13-2026	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
(OUTDATED - use Generic 2025 update) Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Science	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a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)	03-13-2026	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): Generic (2025 Update)	(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)	03-13-2026	DOE Requirements and Guidance for Digital Research Data Management Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan Frequently Asked Questions DOE Public Access Plan	Requires login
Department of Energy (DOE): Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)	(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	EERE Digital Data Management Suggested Elements for an EERE Data Management Plan	Requires login
(OUTDATED - use 2025 update) Department of Energy (DOE): Generic	(opens as a .docx file in MS Word) Opens a new window (opens as a .pdf document in a new window) Opens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	United States Department of Energy (DOE) (energy.gov)	03-13-2026	DOE Requirements and Guidance for Digital Research Data Management DOE Writing a Data Management and Sharing Plan DOE Office of Science Statement on Digital Management DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Policy on Digital Data Management	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)	06-27-2024	USGS Data Management Website Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research at the USGS	Requires login	USGS Sample Plans

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