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The Quarterly Narrative Report
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The QNR is a qualitative summary of grant activities that occurred during the reporting quarter. This summary includes a status update on program activities, grant milestones, and timeline progress, as well as participant information that cannot be reported using quantitative data alone. This resources on this page will help you write a narrative report that meets DOL’s requirements and successfully submit it in the reporting system.
Quarterly Narrative Report (QNR) Template (ETA-9179)
The QNR is a summary of grant activities that occurred during the reporting quarter. A Microsoft Word and PDF version are available containing all QNR sections and can be used to prepare the report offline, prior to submission into the system. *Updated June 2025.
QNR Submission Instructions
Instructions on how to submit your QNR in the reporting system.
Sample QNR 1 and Sample QNR 2
These two high-quality QNRs may be used as models for your narrative report development. There is not one right way to write a QNR, but these resources can provide guidance.
Instructions for Reporting Outcome #7 for Track 2 Grantees
This one-page document provides directions to correctly report Outcome #7 (Preceptors) in your QNR.
The QNR is a summary of grant activities that occurred during the reporting quarter. A Microsoft Word and PDF version are available containing all QNR sections and can be used to prepare the report offline, prior to submission into the system. *Updated June 2025.
QNR Submission Instructions
Instructions on how to submit your QNR in the reporting system.
Sample QNR 1 and Sample QNR 2
These two high-quality QNRs may be used as models for your narrative report development. There is not one right way to write a QNR, but these resources can provide guidance.
Instructions for Reporting Outcome #7 for Track 2 Grantees
This one-page document provides directions to correctly report Outcome #7 (Preceptors) in your QNR.
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- Resource Publication Date: 2025
- Posted by: Tessa St. John
- Posted in: Nursing Expansion Grant