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.
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) Therapeutic Idea Award (TIA) supports new, innovative, high-risk, high-gain ideas aimed at amyotrophic lateral…
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Aging, the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative, and other participating NIH…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Sep 30, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 7, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Idea Award supports innovative, exploratory, high-risk/potentially high-reward research. Novelty and innovation are expected to be key…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 14, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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
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
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⏰ Dec 15, 2026
This funding opportunity is part of a suite of NOFOs within the NIH HEAL Initiative to support the development of safe, effective, and non-addictive therapeutics to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.846⏰ Jan 15, 2027💰
up to $350,000
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the following NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs): NEI, NHLBI, NHGRI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAID, NIAMS, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDDK,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.837⏰ Apr 5, 2027
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the following NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs): NEI, NHLBI, NHGRI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAID, NIAMS, NIBIB, NICHD, NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDDK,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.143⏰ Apr 5, 2027
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations. Potential proposers are highly…
🏛 DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office📋 CFDA 12.910⏰ Jun 22, 2027
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage community-engaged research that broadens the conceptualization of qualities of the environment that can support…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Sep 7, 2027
The goal of the NHLBI Catalyze Program is to provide a comprehensive suite of support and services to facilitate the transition of basic science discoveries into…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.839⏰ Dec 23, 2027
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.
