Open · RFA-DK-27-120 · CFDA 93.847 · Discretionary

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

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institutes of Health, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $750K
Award range
Open
Status
71d
Days left
3
Expected awards

The verdict

Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) is an open discretionary opportunity from National Institutes of Health, offering Up to $750,000 across 3 expected awards. Applications close in 71 days.

up to $750K
award range
Open
71 days left
3
expected awards
93.847
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) - is cataloged under number RFA-DK-27-120 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.847, posted by National Institutes of Health. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 30, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $750,000. The agency has projected $3.6 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 3 awards. If the agency funds the expected 3 awards from the $3.6 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.2 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on October 20, 2026 - roughly 71 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $750,000

Close Date

October 20, 2026

Posted

June 30, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$3,600,000

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

NIDDK Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition NIDDK_DDN@nih.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 30, 2026
Close Date October 20, 2026
Archive Date December 20, 2026
Last Updated June 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)", offered by National Institutes of Health. It is associated with CFDA program 93.847. 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 a...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is October 20, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $750,000. Total estimated funding: $3,600,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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