As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 107 Seed Funding / Startup Grants — 44 open right now, across 47 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2K to $5B. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is releasing the following Community and Faith-Based Facilitation for Foster Care Recruitment Grant Application (Application) as a pilot…
🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
up to $47,000
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Jun 15, 2026
A central goal of the BRAIN Initiative is to understand how electrical and chemical signals code information in neural circuits and give rise to sensations, thoughts,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
up to $200,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeks applications for proof-of-concept testing and development of new technologies and novel approaches for recording and modulation of neural cells…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Jun 16, 2026
As the United States commemorates 250 years of independence through the America250 and Freedom250 initiatives, the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Praia announces an open…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Cape Verde📋 CFDA 19.040⏰ Jun 19, 2026💰
$2,000 – $10,000
The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start up costs for bag drop recycling programs in order to increase the California Refund Value (CRV)…
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$500,000 – $2,500,000
The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start-up costs for establishing a recycling center to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption…
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$500,000 – $3,000,000
The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start up costs for bag drop recycling programs in order to increase the California Refund Value (CRV)…
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$500,000 – $2,500,000
The fundamental goal of the Program is to support start-up costs for mobile recycling programs to increase the California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container redemption opportunities…
🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California)⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$500,000 – $2,500,000
The State Library of Ohio LSTA Open Grant program is designed to support libraries in addressing a specific need within their community while helping the State…
🏛 Ohio State Library Board📋 CFDA 45.310⏰ Jun 30, 2026💰
up to $4,999
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aims to build new research capacity by supporting the purchase of a single commercially available biomedical research instrument currently unavailable…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.351⏰ Jul 1, 2026💰
$50,000 – $400,000
This program provides grants to qualified private, non-profit entities to capitalize revolving funds for the purpose of providing financing to eligible entities for pre-development costs associated…
For additional details, please see attached NOFO. The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tbilisi PDS announces an open competition to implement programs that strengthen the bilateral…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Georgia📋 CFDA 19.040⏰ Jul 15, 2026💰
$2,000 – $20,000
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to solicit applications for pilot projects to identify new druggable targets for pain within the understudied…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jul 16, 2026💰
up to $100,000
NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Jul 27, 2026
How many seed funding / startup grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 107 seed funding / startup grants, of which 44 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 June 15, 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 seed funding / startup grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but seed funding / startup grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Small Business (SBA-defined), Public Authority and Public K-12 School. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $2K 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 seed funding / startup 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 Seed Funding / Startup grants
Seed funding and startup grants provide early-stage financial support to help innovative ideas get off the ground. With 107 active grants in this category, opportunities come from major agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation, making this a robust landscape for emerging ventures and research initiatives.
Most seed grants range from $8,000 to $100,000 and employ competitive application processes. Public and private universities, along with nonprofit organizations, are typical recipients. These grants frequently support cancer research, technology, and education projects, often prioritizing underrepresented groups. Filtering by your institution type, research focus, and demographic alignment will help narrow your search effectively.
