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 November 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Through this engineering-oriented Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to encourage submissions of exploratory/developmental Bioengineering Research Grant (EBRG) applications to demonstrate…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Jan 7, 2028
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate efforts to translate scientific discoveries and engineering developments into methods or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $499,000
The NIH Small Research Grant Program supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. This program…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.839⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $50,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) intends to support fundamental research that will contribute to basic understanding of skin injuries caused by chemicals that have been…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Jan 7, 2028
Reissue of RFA-20-351.The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications to pursue invasive neural recording studies focused on mental health-relevant questions.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $200,000
The purpose of this NOFO is to build research about the effectiveness, implementation, and optimization of family navigation ED diversion models for non-urgent mental health problems.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Jan 7, 2028
This NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators supports basic and clinical research conducted by scientists who are in the early stages of establishing an independent…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Jan 7, 2028
NIMH seeks applications for research projects to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic and service delivery interventions for the post-acute management of mental health conditions affecting youth,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The overarching purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to promote the discovery and/or early evaluation of strong candidate biomarkers and biomarker signatures that can…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jan 7, 2028
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages innovative research to develop, improve, characterize, and preserve animal models as well as animal model related biological materials, technologies,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.351⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $200,000
NIMH seeks applications for innovative research projects to test strategies to increase the reach, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of digital mental health interventions. This NOFO is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage applications seeking to develop the next generation of brain stimulation devices for treating mental…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Jan 7, 2028
The Office of the Under Secretary of War (OUSW), intends to award non-research cooperative agreements (CA) to help manage and sustain Department of War (DoW) land…
🏛 Washington Headquarters Services📋 CFDA 12.632⏰ Jan 8, 2028💰
up to $100,000,000
The purpose of this announcement is to encourage investigators to pursue translational activities and clinical feasibility studies to advance the development of therapeutic, and diagnostic devices…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jan 28, 2028
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 November 2, 2026 — about 11 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.
