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.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for competitive awards totaling up to $10 million in Public Transportation Innovation Program (49 U.S.C. 5312)…
🏛 DOT - Federal Transit Administration📋 CFDA 20.530⏰ Sep 28, 2026💰
up to $10,000,000
The purpose of the High Impact Specialized Innovation Programs (SIPs) is to support the development and demonstration of unique hub capabilities, research platforms and/or resources to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Sep 28, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to encourage investigators to pursue translational activities and small clinical studies to advance the development of therapeutic, and diagnostic devices…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Sep 28, 2026
The purpose of this announcement is to encourage investigators to pursue a small clinical trial to obtain critical information necessary to advance recording and/or stimulating devices…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Sep 28, 2026
The Bureau of Reclamation"s Desalination and Water Purification Research (DWPR) Program aims to increase water supplies by reducing the costs, energy requirements, and other barriers to…
🏛 Bureau of Reclamation📋 CFDA 15.506⏰ Sep 29, 2026💰
$100,000 – $800,000
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) Pilot Clinical Trial Award (PCTA) supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the…
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Aging, the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative, and other participating ICs…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Sep 30, 2026
Summary: The Ovarian Cancer Pilot Award supports research that expands or modifies current thinking about and/or approaches in ovarian cancer, exploring innovative concepts or theories in…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 1, 2026
This funding opportunity aims to support the development of in vivo high-resolution structural and functional imaging technologies for the living human inner ear. Proposed projects should…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Oct 1, 2026💰
up to $500,000
The National Institute on Drug Abuse seeks to support pilot and feasibility studies in preparation for efficacy, effectiveness and/or services research trials. Topics may include:1) developing…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Oct 2, 2026
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⏰ Oct 2, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award (IA) supports innovative, untested, high-risk/potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or basic cancer…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 5, 2026
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to support research projects that employ state-of-the-art cancer biology approaches and preclinical model…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.395⏰ Oct 5, 2026
The Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program (ESPOC Pilot) supports state and Tribal courts' efforts to develop and implement programs for properly and legally serving…
🏛 Office on Violence Against Women📋 CFDA 16.062⏰ Oct 6, 2026💰
$1,500,000 – $1,500,000
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that develop or incorporate novel, cutting-edge study designs/methods/analytic approaches…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Oct 6, 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.
