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

ID: RFA-DK-19-002 • Type: Posted

Description

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) 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 an Enrichment 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. The NIDDK Nutrition Obesity Research Centers program consists of 12 Centers, each located at outstanding research institutions with documented programs of excellence in nutrition and/or obesity research.

Overview

Category of Funding
Food and Nutrition
Health
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 3/13/19 the National Institutes of Health posted grant opportunity RFA-DK-19-002 for Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (NORCs) (P30 Clinical Trial Optional) with funding of $5.6 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.847 Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research. It is expected that 5 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
March 13, 2019, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 2, 2020, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 13, 2019, 2:01 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
July 8, 2020

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
County governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
State governments
Small businesses
Additional Info
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$750,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$5,600,000
Estimated Number of Grants
5

Contacts

Contact
National Institutes of Health
Contact Email
Email Description
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Contact Phone
(301) 496-3405

Documents

Posted documents for RFA-DK-19-002

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