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.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on microphysiological…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Jul 5, 2026
Diabetes has become a major public health challenge due to its high prevalence and chronic nature, with many individuals managing the condition for decades. One major challenge in diabetes is the enormous heterogeneity associated with the disease, which necessitates personalized approaches to its prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. To address this, the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Jul 5, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Breakthrough Award mechanism supports promising research with high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs…
🏛 Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Jul 8, 2026
As child welfare agencies increasingly use data to inform practice, targeted implementation, analytic support, and information sharing are needed to ensure the responsible use of predictive…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB📋 CFDA 93.670⏰ Jul 9, 2026💰
$400,000 – $600,000
This announcement (NOFO) encourages applications for multi-center clinical trials focused on neurological emergencies. Successful applicants will collaborate and conduct the trial within the NIH SIREN Network.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jul 9, 2026
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $28.5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding. The Pilot Program for TOD Planning…
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) uses a R61/R33 Phased Innovation Award mechanism to support clinical research applications that are exploratory and developmental in nature and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jul 10, 2026
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to support new biomedical, behavioral, and social science investigators who are in the early stages of establishing independent careers…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.077⏰ Jul 14, 2026💰
up to $75,000
Request for Applications Description: The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) is a national and regional partnership working to provide ocean, coastal and Great Lakes observations,…
The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program (NCCOS/CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored…
The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) anticipates announcing the availability of funds and requesting applications for the AI3 Action Institute – Artificial Intelligence for American Indians. The…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ANA📋 CFDA 93.612⏰ Jul 21, 2026💰
$2,500,000 – $3,500,000
The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program provides funding to identify and implement strategies and services for youth and young adults between ages 12 and 26…
🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB📋 CFDA 93.647⏰ Jul 22, 2026💰
$350,000 – $500,000
Modification 0002 Annoucement (04/21/26): Extended LOI due date to 4/24/2026 Extended TA1 due date to 5/29/2026 Extended TA2 due date to 6/25/2026 Extended TA3 due date…
🏛 Golden Field Office📋 CFDA 81.086⏰ Jul 23, 2026💰
$1 – $3,000,000
DE-FOA-0003548: Unleashing Tribal Energy Development Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs is soliciting applications to advance…
🏛 Golden Field Office📋 CFDA 81.087⏰ Jul 24, 2026💰
$250,000 – $7,500,000
The NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER) program supports individual investigators who propose novel research projects with the potential to innovatively and creatively address new areas…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Jul 24, 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.
