The Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) grant is for institutions that want to create core centers focused on nutrition and obesity research. The goal is to boost national research efforts in these areas by supporting core services, pilot programs, and scientific initiatives.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities, including educational institutions, government bodies, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and individuals interested in establishing research centers for nutrition and obesity.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of an existing program in nutrition and/or obesity research
- Inability to demonstrate integration with current research efforts
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal outlining the research center plan
- Evidence of existing nutrition and/or obesity research programs
- Budget plan up to $750,000
- Organizational eligibility documentation
- Proof of multidisciplinary research approach
- Pilot and Feasibility program details
- Scientific Catalyst program details
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Letters of support or collaboration
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with existing research programs
- Strict adherence to application guidelines
- Potentially competitive due to broad eligibility
- Complexity in coordinating multidisciplinary research
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Other Native American tribal organizations, independent school districts, county governments, public and state institutions of higher education, special district governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, state governments, private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, for-profit organizations, and individuals. The grant is open to a wide range of entities, but they must have an existing program in nutrition and/or obesity research to qualify.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities, including educational institutions, government bodies, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and individuals interested in establishing research centers for nutrition and obesity.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of an existing program in nutrition and/or obesity research
- Inability to demonstrate integration with current research efforts
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish and support core research centers that enhance nutrition and obesity research, including core services, pilot programs, and scientific initiatives.
Total Program Funding
$3,600,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 20, 2026(111 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 20, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2027
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility and existing research program
- Develop a comprehensive research center proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget up to $750,000
- Gather necessary organizational documents
- Register with SAM.gov and other federal systems
- Draft Pilot and Feasibility program plan
- Draft Scientific Catalyst program plan
- Collect letters of support
- Submit application by October 20, 2026