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+---
+name: Feature Template
+about: Template for issues describing new features to DataFed
+title: "[Feature] Feature Title"
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+type: 'feature'
+projects: ['DataFed']
+---
+
+# Feature Description
+
+Feature description here.
+
+# Functional Requirements
+
+- [ ] Checkboxes describing components of the feature.
+
+# Changes
+
+Changes to the feature as they occur.