Women Helping Women Fund: Responsive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Helping Women Fund Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Women Helping Women Fund is dedicated to empowering women and…
Grants for Nonprofits
Nonprofit grants are the lifeblood of the social sector. From federal pass-through funding to foundation program grants and corporate giving programs, thousands of funders actively seek nonprofits to support. Whether you need general operating support, program funding, or capacity building resources, the right grant can transform your organization's impact.
Women in Health Collaborative Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Women in Health…
Women in Philanthropy (WiP) Grants Funder: Eastern Carolina Community Foundation (ECCF) Fund Type: Giving Circle Fund Geographic Scope: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro,…
Women in Philanthropy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary The Women in Philanthropy…
Women in Philanthropy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison County Community Foundation Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Women in Philanthropy Grants, awarded by the Madison County…
Women Investing in Nebraska Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Nebraska Foundation Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN)…
Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) Grants Purpose: Provides grant funding to qualifying local nonprofits and Shepherd University learning projects. Established: Created in 2014 by the Shepherd…
Women Investing in Shepherd: Nonprofit Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shepherd University Foundation Inc Amount: US $36,625 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH)…
Women of Purpose Fund Geographic Scope: Grant County, Kansas Purpose: To empower Grant County women to take an active and powerful role in philanthropy to serve other women and children Focus Areas:…
Women of Vision Fund Overview: Women of Vision is Philadelphia's Jewish Women's Foundation that impacts the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across generations and geographic…
Women of Vision Fund Type: Restricted Grant Program Overview: Women of Vision, Philadelphia's Jewish Women's Foundation, impacts the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across…
Women of Worth (W.O.W.) Grants Funder: Blackford County Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Blackford County, Indiana Focus Areas: Projects that benefit the women and/or children of Blackford…
Women of Worth Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: L'Oreal Paris Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview L’Oréal Paris Celebrates 20 Years of Women of Worth For 20 years,…
Women to Women Giving Circle Grants Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation - Women to Women Giving Circle Geographic Scope: McLean, DeWitt, Logan, and Livingston counties, Illinois Mission: To…
Women United Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Lancaster County Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Women United Grant aims to enhance the education,…
Women United Grant Program Geographic Scope: Lancaster County, PA Overview: Women United is a global force of 55,000+ individuals dedicated to creating a world of opportunity for everyone. Member…
Women United Grant Program Funder: United Way of Knox County (Women United Affiliate) Geographic Scope: Knox County, Ohio Focus Areas: - Women and/or girls in leadership - Female health - Equal…
Women United Grants Funder: Women United, a committee of United Way of Greater Charlottesville Status: Active; 2025 cycle completed with $60,000 awarded Geographic Scope: Greater Charlottesville…
Overview About Women United in Philanthropy Women United in Philanthropy (WUIP) is New Jersey’s first women’s giving circle. Since 2004, we have awarded $1,220,000 in grant funds to programs that…
Women United Little Kids, Big Futures Philanthropy Fund Funder: United Way of Lake County, Women United Overview: Women United of Lake County distributes annual grants through its Little Kids, Big…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the most common types of nonprofit grants?
- The main types include program/project grants (funding a specific initiative), general operating support (unrestricted funds for overhead and operations), capital grants (buildings, equipment), and capacity building grants (staff training, technology, strategic planning). Federal grants often fund specific programs, while foundations may offer more flexible support.
- How much funding can a nonprofit get from grants?
- Grant amounts vary enormously — from $500 micro-grants to multi-million dollar federal awards. Most foundation grants range from $5,000 to $100,000. Federal grants for large programs can exceed $1 million. Your budget size, track record, and the scope of your proposal all affect what you can realistically win.
- Do new nonprofits qualify for grants?
- Yes, though options may be more limited. Many funders require 501(c)(3) status and at least 1-2 years of operations. New nonprofits should look for startup-friendly funders, capacity building grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements that let you apply through an established organization.
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