As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 294 Pilot Funding Grants — 104 open right now, across 82 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
This NOFO encourages applications for multi-site exploratory and confirmatory clinical trials focused on promising interventions; biomarker or outcome measure validation studies that are immediately preparatory to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Nov 19, 2026
The NIH Common Fund, National Institute on Aging, National Cancer Institute and additional NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) intend to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Nov 23, 2026
DOE CMEI is dedicated to securing America’s energy future by reinforcing domestic critical mineral supply chains, driving next-generation energy technology and manufacturing research, and promoting affordable,…
🏛 Golden Field Office📋 CFDA 81.087⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
$2,000,000 – $20,000,000
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⏰ Dec 8, 2026💰
up to $365,000
The Boosting Innovative GEOINT-Science and Technology (BIG-ST) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites proposers to submit innovative concepts to address hard GEOINT problems that align to one…
🏛 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency📋 CFDA 12.630⏰ Dec 14, 2026
The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) creates technological surprise and provides new options for national security, by demonstrating revolutionary platforms and systems with cutting-edge technology. TTO…
FY 2024 FMA Swift Current aims to better align the delivery of FMA flood mitigation funding to the disaster survivor experience. The FMA grant program makes…
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA📋 CFDA 97.144⏰ Dec 30, 2026
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate translation of scientific discoveries and engineering developments in imaging, data science…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.395⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $500,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) intends to supports studies that are both necessary and sufficient to inform the planning of a Phase II-IV clinical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.838⏰ Jan 7, 2027
The objective of this funding opportunity is to support investigator-initiated, Phase I clinical trials for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS)…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.840⏰ Jan 7, 2027
The objective of this funding opportunity is to support investigator-initiated, phase I clinical trials for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS)…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.838⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $1,515,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for R34 planning grant applications focuses on prevention and intervention strategies for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) throughout the lifespan.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ Jan 7, 2027
The goal of this NOFO is to support R21 applications for novel theory and methods development that better delineate how genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.399⏰ Jan 7, 2027
The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative along with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jan 28, 2027
Grantoria currently lists 294 pilot funding grants, of which 104 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 October 22, 2026 — about 2 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, Small Business (SBA-defined) and Public Authority. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $5B, 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 294 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.
