OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesRFA-DK-27-120

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

National Institutes of HealthCloses Oct 20, 2026(7 days left)Up to $750,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH center grant for institutions that already run an integrated nutrition or obesity research program and want funding for core research services, pilot and feasibility awards, and scientific catalyst activities. It is not a startup or business development grant: a company with no existing research program in these fields should not bother applying. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are excluded.

Best for
Universities and academic medical centers with existing nutrition or obesity research programs, Nonprofits and research institutes running multidisciplinary health research, Tribal organizations and governments with nutrition or obesity research capacity, Small businesses and for-profits with established research operations in nutrition or obesity
Not for
Startups or small businesses without an existing nutrition or obesity research program, Foreign organizations or U.S. organizations with foreign components, Organizations outside health, nutrition, or obesity research, such as construction, retail, or finance firms
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
77
Strong Match
Food & BeverageMatches your industry (nutrition)
73
Good Match
Energy & Clean TechMatches your industry (efficiency)
69
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
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IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
52
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $750,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 20, 2026. The notice was posted on June 30, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest single award is $750,000, and total program funding is $3,600,000 across roughly 3 expected awards. Cost sharing is not required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and public or private institutions of higher education. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. For-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses are listed as eligible, but the NOFO's Section III eligibility information would need to be checked for sole proprietorship rules.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH funds institutions with existing nutrition/obesity research programs to establish Nutrition Obesity Research Centers providing core research services, pilot/feasibility awards, and scientific catalyst activities. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, tribal entities, governments, and higher education institutions; foreign entities are excluded.

About this grant

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

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Nutrition
  • Obesity
  • Research
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthNIDDK_DDN@nih.gov301-402-2541

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