As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 258 Pilot Funding Grants — 149 open right now, across 68 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $100M. The next application deadline is June 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
This NOFO supports basic or applied research and development of Innovations in forensic science for criminal justice purposes. These awards support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project…
🏛 National Institute of Justice📋 CFDA 16.560⏰ Jun 2, 2026💰
up to $12,500,000
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) provides funding to conduct efficacy studies in an established rare disease preclinical model to demonstrate that a proposed therapeutic agent…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Jun 2, 2026
The Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model (the “Model”) for Cohort II Recipients is a seven-year, voluntary service delivery and payment model promoting integrated care in…
🏛 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services📋 CFDA 93.610⏰ Jun 3, 2026💰
up to $7,500,000
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) seeks to advance its mission through the Novel Experiential Technologies Assisting Individual learning Hubs (NExT…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Jun 4, 2026
IDEC will partner with entities to pilot Non-Traditional Hours Care. The entities are set up to implement Non-Traditional Hours Care, and to study it to further…
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood⏰ Jun 5, 2026
This NOFO seeks to develop electronic nose technologies that mimic the olfactory system, leading to a robust diagnostic platform subject to validation and regulatory approval. A…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Jun 5, 2026
The objective of the HP-ITD program is to advance the technological capability and promote the deployment of intelligent transportation system applications for CMV operations, including CMV,…
🏛 DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration📋 CFDA 20.237⏰ Jun 17, 2026💰
up to $2,000,000
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) invites applications for the Awards Supporting Cutting-Edge Technologies for Translational Science (ASCETTS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Jun 18, 2026
The purpose of this proposed Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFO) is to support development of biomarkers or clinical outcomes derived from digital health technology (DHT) for…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.399⏰ Jun 22, 2026
The AgrAbility program works to increase the likelihood that individuals with disabilities, including veterans, and their families engaged in the agricultural enterprise (AgrAbility customers) will become…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.500⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$150,000 – $530,000
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that address issues related to diagnostic or treatment uncertainty among individuals receiving…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.262⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
up to $365,000
Many valuable and widely available data sets have been generated by multiple Common Fund programs. The purpose of this NOFO is to announce the availability of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
up to $200,000
Under this particular DRRP priority, applicants must propose a development project that is aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes of individuals with disabilities. In…
🏛 Administration for Community Living📋 CFDA 93.433⏰ Jun 24, 2026💰
$495,000 – $500,000
The primary goal and objective of the Methyl Bromide Transition program is to support the discovery and implementation of practical pest management alternatives to methyl bromide.…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.303⏰ Jun 29, 2026💰
$500,000 – $500,000
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Jun 30, 2026
Grantoria currently lists 258 pilot funding grants, of which 149 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 June 2, 2026 — about 1 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, Public Authority, Small Business (SBA-defined) and Tribal Nation. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $10K 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 258 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.
