As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 286 Pilot Funding Grants — 131 open right now, across 80 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $100M. The next application deadline is September 7, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages research on the biology of high confidence risk factors associated with complex brain disorders, with a focus on the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Sep 7, 2026
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism solicits applications for an R34 Clinical Trial Optional mechanism focusing on alcohol health services. This NOFO will broadly…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ Sep 7, 2026
The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to encourage applications for studies that will enhance knowledge of mechanisms associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Sep 7, 2026
Although the majority living with schizophrenia and related disorders are over 35 years old, including those first diagnosed and those aging with the illness, the mechanisms…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Sep 7, 2026
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism solicits applications for an R34 Clinical Trial Optional mechanism focusing on alcohol health services. This NOFO will broadly…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ Sep 7, 2026
The purpose of the Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children is to expand the capacity of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence service…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS📋 CFDA 93.592⏰ Sep 8, 2026💰
$300,000 – $350,000
This NOFO is the fourth issued under NTIA’s Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF or Innovation Fund). Titled “Solutions for AI-Native RAN,” the goal of…
🏛 National Telecommunications and Information Admini📋 CFDA 11.038⏰ Sep 9, 2026
The NIH Director’s Pioneer Award supports individual scientists of exceptional creativity who propose bold and highly innovative research projects with the potential to produce a major impact on…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Sep 9, 2026💰
$700,000 – $700,000
CMEI intends to issue, on behalf of AFFO, a NOFO titled, “Accelerating Scale-up and Pre-piloting of Emerging Chemical Technologies (ASPECT).” This NOFO will seek applications for…
The Office of Community Services (OCS) announces the availability of funds for a Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP). OCS anticipates awarding approximately $29 million…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OCS📋 CFDA 93.647⏰ Sep 15, 2026💰
$1,000,000 – $2,000,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications from investigators to advance the development and translation of next-generation technologies to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.286⏰ Sep 18, 2026
Advancing Oil and Natural Gas Production and Delivery This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is seeking proposals to advance cost-effective technologies for improving the efficiency, reliability,…
🏛 National Energy Technology Laboratory📋 CFDA 81.089⏰ Sep 22, 2026💰
$1 – $28,000,000
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) Transforming Care Award (TrCA) supports clinical research or clinical trials evaluating interventions, innovations, and solutions in…
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications to create a national consortium of researchers, clinicians,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Sep 25, 2026
Grantoria currently lists 286 pilot funding grants, of which 131 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 7, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for pilot funding grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but pilot funding grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Tribal Nation, Public Authority and Small Business (SBA-defined). Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $100M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse pilot funding grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Pilot Funding grants
Pilot funding supports innovative projects and proof-of-concept initiatives across research, healthcare, and community development. With 286 active grants in this category, major funders include the National Institutes of Health and the Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA, which invest in early-stage ventures that demonstrate potential for larger-scale impact.
Pilot grants typically range from $275K to $487K and use competitive application processes in 97% of cases. Public and private universities, along with 501C3 public charities, are primary recipients, particularly for initiatives addressing low-income populations, children, and mental health conditions. Most pilot funding requires no cost-sharing, making these opportunities more accessible for early-stage research teams.
