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.
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage multidisciplinary investigators to submit applications developing exploratory, highly novel new approaches, or innovative applications of existing approaches…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ May 7, 2027
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support highly innovative mechanistic research to accelerate precision probiotic interventions using a milestone-driven, biphasic award…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.393⏰ Jun 2, 2027
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies for cancer research or clinical care.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Jun 4, 2027💰
up to $150,000
The National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) intends to re-issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO, prior funding opportunity RFA-DC-24-008 to solicit applications…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Jun 17, 2027
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⏰ Jul 2, 2027
The Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network for Biologics (BPN-Biologics) provides support for biologic-based therapeutic discovery and development, from lead optimization through phase I clinical testing. This Funding Opportunity…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Aug 18, 2027
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) uses a R61/R33 Phased Innovation Award to support milestone-driven research that advances innovative HIV prevention interventions from development and feasibility…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ Sep 7, 2027
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM), is soliciting white papers (and potentially…
🏛 Air Force -- Research Lab📋 CFDA 12.800⏰ Sep 30, 2027
The NIDCD Early Career Research (ECR) Award (R21) is intended to support both basic and clinical research from scientists who are beginning to establish an independent…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Oct 15, 2027
NIMH requires an experimental therapeutics approach for the development and testing of therapeutic interventions, in which studies both evaluate the clinical effect of an intervention and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Oct 15, 2027
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage cooperative agreement applications to support early stage clinical trials of novel mechanism of action,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Oct 15, 2027
Pilot Effectiveness Trials for Treatment, Preventive and Services Interventions (R01 Clinical Trial Required). As part of NIMH's clinical trials pipeline NOFOs, this announcement encourages pilot effectiveness…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Oct 15, 2027
This R61/R33 concept complements NIMHs suite of clinical trial NOFOs by supporting feasibility and infrastructure development (R61) followed by well-powered clinical trials (R33) to test the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Oct 15, 2027
NIMH requires an experimental therapeutics approach for the development and testing of therapeutic interventions, in which studies both evaluate the clinical effect of an intervention and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Oct 15, 2027
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages the development and validation of animal models and human/animal tissue ex vivo systems that recapitulate the phenotypic and physiologic characteristics…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Oct 20, 2027💰
up to $750,000
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.
