RFA-DK-22-007: George M. O'Brien Kidney National Resource Centers (U54 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2022.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $600,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on December 1, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 30, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$600,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeU54
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNIDDK
- Median yearly award$273,771
- Typical project length5 years
- U54, Specialized Center Cooperative Agreement. A research center with several projects and shared cores, with substantial NIH involvement. Other open U54 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-DK-22-007 were run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK, 7 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-DK-22-007 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | June 30, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 1, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 6, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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 allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $273,771; it allows up to $600,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (70% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for the George M. OBrien Kidney Consortium --National Resource Centers (NRCs) to lead a nation-wide effort to advance kidney research. The Consortium will consist of ~8 National Resource Centers (NRCs) and one National Coordinating Center (NCC). The NRCs will establish theme-based cores to develop and nationally share unique resources, tools, technologies, services, and expertise, and to support and expand the pool of investigators pursuing kidney research.
Funded under RFA-DK-22-007 so far
NIH funded 7 projects under RFA-DK-22-007 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 7 institutions. The median yearly award was $273,771.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Core | Washington University | 2026 | $226,191 |
| Administrative Core | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 2026 | $181,064 |
| University of Michigan O'Brien Kidney Translational Resource Center (MKTC) | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor | 2026 | $937,567 |
| Model Systems Core | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh | 2026 | $238,774 |
| Resource Development Core | Indiana University Indianapolis | 2026 | $219,108 |
| Johns Hopkins O'Brien Center to Advance Kidney Health | Johns Hopkins University | 2026 | $865,495 |
| Northwestern University O'Brien Kidney National Resource Center | Northwestern University | 2026 | $926,096 |
Who has won Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research (93.847) awarded $9.6 billion across 7,877 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 273 | $345 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 187 | $272 million |
| University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 209 | $238 million |
| The Washington University | Missouri | 187 | $227 million |
| The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco | California | 176 | $208 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-DK-22-007 still open?
No. It closed on December 1, 2022.
Who can apply for George M. O'Brien Kidney National Resource Centers (U54 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for George M. O'Brien Kidney National Resource Centers (U54 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed December 1, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $600,000 each.
Who has been funded under RFA-DK-22-007?
NIH RePORTER lists 7 projects funded under RFA-DK-22-007 in fiscal 2023 to 2026, at 7 institutions. The most were at Washington University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Who has won Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Regents of the University of Michigan, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education. The program made 7,877 awards worth $9.6 billion in that time.
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