At a glance
Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $750K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; State governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institu. The application deadline is October 20, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $750K
- Deadline
- Oct 20, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish core centers that are part of an integrated and existing program of nutrition and/or obesity research. The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC) program is designed to support and enhance the national research effort in nutrition and obesity. NORCs support three primary research-related activities: Research Core services, a Pilot and Feasibility (P and F) program, and a Scientific Catalyst program. All activities pursued by Nutrition Obesity Research Centers are designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness, and multidisciplinary nature of research in nutrition and obesity.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; State governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts. Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number RFA-DK-27-120. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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