As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 130 Seed Funding / Startup Grants — 38 open right now, across 51 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2K to $50M. The next application deadline is November 4, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters anticipates release of a solicitation, titled “NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), Phase I,” as an Appendix to the…
🏛 NASA Headquarters📋 CFDA 43.012⏰ Oct 28, 2026💰
up to $225,000
Summary: The BMFRP Idea Development Award (IDA) is intended to support innovative ideas and high-impact approaches based on scientifically sound evidence to move toward the BMFRP’s…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Nov 4, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Concept Award supports the exploration of highly innovative new concepts or untested theories that address…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Nov 4, 2026
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⏰ Nov 4, 2026
The purpose of start-up funding is to assist prospective Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) in their initial development in order that they may establish a common and…
🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth⏰ Nov 5, 2026💰
$5,000 – $5,000
Innovation Vouchers will provide grants for companies to engage in research projects in partnership with an Illinois institute of higher education. This will facilitate the sharing…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Nov 6, 2026
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite Small Research Grant (R21) applications that propose to study the ethical, legal, and social…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.313⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $50,000
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) promotes ideas that are ready for further development and have the…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Nov 18, 2026
NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003631 - Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR) To obtain a copy of the Notice of…
🏛 Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy📋 CFDA 81.135⏰ Nov 20, 2026💰
$323,090 – $4,630,944
Through the From Seedlings to Scale (S2S) Grants program, IES will invest in innovative ideas within an identified focus area through three phases of increasing funding…
🏛 Department of Education📋 CFDA 84.305⏰ Dec 11, 2026💰
up to $500,000
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 47.075⏰ Dec 15, 2026
The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research…
🏛 Administration for Community Living📋 CFDA 93.433⏰ Dec 16, 2026💰
$95,000 – $100,000
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⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
up to $4,999
Applications for the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Development funding opportunity are due by January 6, 2027 . The Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for…
🏛 Montana Department of Agriculture⏰ Jan 6, 2027💰
up to $75,000
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions in academia and…
How many seed funding / startup grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 130 seed funding / startup grants, of which 38 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 4, 2026 — about 7 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 University. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $2K to $50M, 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 130 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.
