Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-DK-27-120
NIH Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) Grant Opportunity
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
September 09, 2025
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
RFA-DK-27-120
NAICS
541715
This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites applications to establish Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) as part of a coordinated research effort. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), a federal agency - Program Overview: - Establishment and operation of Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) - Supports three main activities: - Research Core services to enhance research efficiency and productivity - Pilot and Feasibility program for early-stage projects - Enrichment program to foster multidisciplinary research - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, equipment, or OEMs are required - Services focus on research center establishment and operation - Eligibility: - For-profit organizations (excluding small businesses), nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and higher education institutions - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $3,600,000 - Approximately three awards expected - No cost sharing or matching required - Unique Requirements: - Centers must be part of an integrated and existing nutrition and/or obesity research program - Emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and research infrastructure
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from institutions/organizations to establish core centers as part of an integrated and existing program of nutrition and/or obesity research. The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORC) program supports and enhances national research efforts in nutrition and obesity through Research Core services, a Pilot and Feasibility program, and an Enrichment program. The activities aim to improve the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness, and multidisciplinary nature of nutrition and obesity research. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and private and public institutions of higher education.