As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 117 Seed Funding / Startup Grants — 41 open right now, across 50 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2K to $20M. The next application deadline is July 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The application will consist of a concept proposal followed by review and selection. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal followed by a…
🏛 Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (California)⏰ Jul 30, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain and potentially…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Aug 6, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports conceptually innovative and high-impact research that could ultimately lead…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Aug 6, 2026
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released the solicitation Early Stage Innovations (ESI), as an appendix to the Research and Technology Mission Directorate…
🏛 NASA Headquarters📋 CFDA 43.012⏰ Aug 13, 2026💰
up to $750,000
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released the solicitation Early Stage Innovations for In Situ Resource Utilization (ESI26-ISRU), as an appendix to the…
🏛 NASA Headquarters📋 CFDA 43.012⏰ Aug 13, 2026💰
up to $1,500,000
Effective October 1, 2024, California was awarded a $93 million federal CSP grant and plans to distribute 70 PCSGP Start-Up Subgrants to new, replicating, and expanding…
🏛 CA Department of Education (California)⏰ Aug 14, 2026💰
$250,000 – $1,900,000
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) Idea Development Award (IDA) solicits novel research that has the potential to increase understanding of post-traumatic…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Aug 17, 2026
NOTICE: Amended May 20, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Neither an NOI nor Step-1 proposal is requested.…
1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives American Corners in Albania have a consistent record of delivering youth entrepreneurship and economic advancement programming – from English language courses…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Albania📋 CFDA 19.441⏰ Aug 20, 2026💰
$10,000 – $53,400
This purpose of the GlobalX Challenge is to accelerate the traditional knowledge generation cycle, proving or disproving an applied research theory on an advanced timeline, leading…
🏛 Office of Naval Research📋 CFDA 12.300⏰ Aug 31, 2026💰
up to $500,000
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries…
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…
The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS)in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF)and the National Institute of General Medical…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Sep 18, 2026💰
$1 – $1,200,000
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports the development of high-impact ideas that advance the understanding of…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Concept Award (CA) supports highly innovative, untested, potentially groundbreaking novel concepts in rare cancers. Applications…
How many seed funding / startup grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 117 seed funding / startup grants, of which 41 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 July 30, 2026 — about 1 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 $20M, 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 117 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.
