As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 294 Pilot Funding Grants — 105 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.
Awarded activities will facilitate the translation of novel recording and modulation technologies that can be used to treat and/or diagnose central nervous system (CNS) diseases and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jan 28, 2027💰
up to $750,000
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage investigators to pursue translational activities and small clinical studies to advance the development of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jan 28, 2027
Invasive surgical procedures in humans offer the unique opportunity to intracranially record and stimulate neuronal activity within precisely localized brain structures, enabling high-impact human neuroscience investigations.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Feb 11, 2027💰
up to $700,000
The NIH Common Fund, in partnership with other NIH Institutes and Centers, plans to issue Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for the RNomics program, which seeks…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Feb 15, 2027💰
up to $500,000
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for planning grants to support preparatory, feasibility,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.307⏰ Feb 16, 2027
The R21 grant program is designed to advance our understanding of occupational diseases and injuries by focusing on the following three objectives: Identify the risks and conditions…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.262⏰ Feb 16, 2027💰
up to $300,000
The purpose of the R03 grant program is (1) to develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, (2) to…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.262⏰ Feb 16, 2027💰
up to $100,000
The National Institutes of Health intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose feasibility studies that could inform the design…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.213⏰ Feb 16, 2027
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for Exploratory Clinical Trials…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.846⏰ Mar 4, 2027💰
$300,000 – $600,000
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages formative research, intervention development, and pilot-testing of interventions. Primary scientific areas of focus include the feasibility, tolerability, acceptability and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Mar 16, 2027
The DWFP Program’s mission is to protect deployed military personnel from arthropod vectors of medically relevant disease pathogens, including (but not limited to) arthropod disease vectors…
🏛 ACC-APG-Detrick📋 CFDA 12.355⏰ Mar 17, 2027💰
$20,000 – $1,100,000
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hereby notify the applicant community that funds may be available for applications based on a presidentially declared disaster under the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.142⏰ Apr 18, 2027
CMEI intends to issue, on behalf of AFFO, a NOFO titled, “Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels, and Feedstocks”. This NOFO will…
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages pilot and preliminary research in preparation for larger-scale services research effectiveness trials. Relevant trials may test a wide range…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ May 7, 2027
Grantoria currently lists 294 pilot funding grants, of which 105 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, Small Business (SBA-defined), Tribal Nation 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.
