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Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) is an open federal grant opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services). Applications are due October 20, 2026. Individual awards are listed as up to $750K, with about 3 awards expected and $3.6M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts and 10 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.847 (Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research).

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Key facts

  1. Jun 30, 2026Posted
  2. Oct 20, 2026Application deadlinenext date
  3. Jun 1, 2027 (est.)Est. award date
  4. Dec 20, 2026Archived
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Close date
Oct 20, 2026
Archive date
Dec 20, 2026
Est. award date
Jun 1, 2027
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
$750,000
Est. total funding
$3,600,000
Expected awards
3
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
  • Small businesses
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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.

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

How to apply

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.847

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$1.97B
FY25$2.04B
FY26$111M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.847. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

National Institutes of Health
NIDDK_DDN@nih.gov
301-402-2541

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

According to the official notice, applications are due October 20, 2026. Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and 3 more. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $750k, total estimated program funding is $3,600,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.

How do I apply for “Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity RFA-DK-27-120), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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