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.
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 93.855⏰ Jul 1, 2028💰
$50,000 – $400,000
This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Limited Competition that invites applications from eligible organizations to apply. Please see Section III. Eligibility for…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.840⏰ Nov 7, 2028💰
up to $85,000
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the following NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs): NCI, NEI, NHLBI, NIA, NIAAA, NIAID, NICHD, NIDDK, NIGMS, NIMH, NIMHD, NINDS,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Apr 5, 2029
The Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Venture Investment Program (VIP) is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania initiative intended to address the financing needs of technology-oriented businesses by…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Jun 30, 2035
The Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program (PA SITES) was established to provide grant and loan funding to eligible applicants to develop competitive sites for…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development⏰ Dec 31, 2035
This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Purpose of…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Austria📋 CFDA 19.040⏰ Jan 1, 2099💰
$5,000 – $24,500
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
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.
