[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/)

November 26, 2025 (Forecasted)

Estimated total program funding: $20,000,000 | Expected number of awards: 1

Supports a national coordinating center to advance research, collaboration, and capacity-building for the prevention and management of multiple chronic diseases to reduce health disparities.

This is a forecasted opportunity; applications are not yet being solicited.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity will renew support for the Multiple Chronic Diseases Research Coordinating Center (MCD-RCC), which serves as a national resource to coordinate regional research centers focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of co-existing chronic diseases, with a particular emphasis on reducing health disparities. The MCD-RCC will: - Coordinate activities among participating research centers, including data management and collaboration. - Promote skills development among early-stage investigators. - Build and lead a community of practice. - Facilitate engagement with communities and healthcare systems. The center will lead efforts in four core domains: 1. Consortium organization, management, and communication. 2. Research coordination and data standardization, sharing, harmonization, and analysis. 3. Research skills development. 4. Community and healthcare setting/system engagement. This is a forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to allow potential applicants time to develop collaborations and responsive projects. The NOFO will utilize the P50 activity code. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: **November 26, 2025** - This is a forecast; applications are not being accepted yet. --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated total program funding:** $20,000,000 - **Expected number of awards:** 1 - **Funding instrument:** Cooperative Agreement (U24, Clinical Trial Not Required) - **Estimated project start date:** January 26, 2026 --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Application Process - This is a **forecasted opportunity**; applications are not currently being solicited. - The official NOFO is expected to be posted on or around September 25, 2025. - Interested investigators are encouraged to begin developing collaborations and project ideas in anticipation of the official announcement. - The application will utilize the P50 activity code. --- ## Additional Information - The initiative is authorized under Public Law 116-260 (Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021). - The MCD-RCC will support the objectives of the multiple chronic disease research initiative. - Interdisciplinary research teams, especially those combining clinical care, health services, data science, and community-engaged research, are encouraged to consider applying. --- ## External Links - [View official opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359140) - [National Institutes of Health (NIH)](https://www.nih.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |-------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Anuradha Patel, MD| [Anuradha.patel@nih.gov](mailto:Anuradha.patel@nih.gov) | 301-594-1197 | National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) |

Forecast to Renew the Funding Opportunity Announcement for Multiple Chronic Disease Research Centers Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Required)

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