diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1-feature_requests.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1-feature_requests.md
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+---
+name: Feature Requests
+about: Suggest an enhancement or new feature for the Grafana project
+labels: 'type/feature-request'
+---
+
+<!-- Please only use this template for submitting feature requests -->
+
+**Why is this needed**:
+
+[Add a description of the problem the feature is trying to solve.]
+
+
+**What would you like to be added**:
+
+[Add a brief description of what the feature or enhancement should do.]
+
+
+**Who is this feature for?**
+
+[Add information on what kind of user the feature is for.]
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1-staff_issues.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/9-staff_issues.md
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rename from .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1-staff_issues.md
rename to .github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/9-staff_issues.md
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml
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 blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
-  - name: Feature Request
-    url: https://github.com/grafana/grafana/discussions/new
-    about: Discuss ideas for new features or enhancements
   - name: Questions & Help
     url: https://community.grafana.com
     about: Please ask and answer questions here.