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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-dk-27-120-nutrition-obesity-research-centers-norcs-p30-clinical-trial/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360544

> National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $750,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $3.6 million in total. Applications closed on October 20, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-DK-27-120 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $3.6 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.847 |

## Who can apply

- 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)

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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is RFA-DK-27-120 still open?

No. It closed on October 20, 2026.

### Who can apply for Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)?

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

Closed October 20, 2026. 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 $750,000 each. About $3.6 million in total across about 3 awards.

### 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.