Grants for Single Moms

Last updated August 20, 2026

There are currently 76 active grants for single moms in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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★Grant Deadline ▲Amount
The Discovering Me Scholarship Essay Contest
October 31, 2026
Up to $2K
Live Your Dream Award
November 15, 2026
$250 – $4K
Dr. Emma Lerew Scholarship
May 31, 2027
Varies
Single Parent Household & Families Scholarship
May 31, 2027
Varies
STEAM Scholarship
May 31, 2027
Varies
TPF Single Mothers Fund
Rolling
Varies
Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation Grants
Rolling
$15K – $25K
OFB Rapid Response Grant
Rolling
Up to $5K
Single Mother Student Emergency Fund
Rolling
Varies
Power of the Purse Grant
Rolling
Varies
Otis Smith Scholarship Grant
Rolling
Up to $3K
Helen M. Clymer Scholarship Fund Grant
Rolling
Varies
Rose Francis Foundation Emergency Assistance Fund Grant
Rolling
$500
Nyah's Angels Fund (Funeral Assistance for Stillborn Loss)
Rolling
Varies
Penny Ann Powers Scholarship Fund Grant
Rolling
Varies
Kathi Joy Wiley Scholarship Grant
Rolling
$3K
ANSWER Scholarship Grant
Rolling
$3K – $6K
Sierra's Fund (Adoption Assistance)
Rolling
Varies
Judy Jones Bosserman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Grant
Rolling
Up to $1K
Grace Brorstrom Oakley Scholarship Grant
Rolling
$1K
Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative
Rolling
$10K
Heloise Werthan Kuhn Scholarship Fund Grant
Rolling
Varies
Betty Bell Scholarship for Kauai Women Fund Grant
Rolling
Varies
Special Initiative Grants
Rolling
$100K – $250K

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About grants for single moms

Grants for single mothers fund education, housing, childcare, job training, and emergency assistance. While few grants target single mothers exclusively, many programs prioritize single-parent families, low-income women, and women with dependent children. Federal, state, and foundation sources all offer relevant opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants help single moms go back to school?

Pell Grants provide up to $7,395 annually for low-income students. The Patsy T. Mink Education Foundation supports women with children pursuing education. Many states offer educational grants for single parents. Workforce development programs through the Department of Labor provide job training funds. Some colleges offer specific scholarships for single mothers.

Are there emergency grants for single mothers?

Yes. TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) provides emergency cash assistance. Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and local community action agencies offer emergency grants. The Modest Needs Self-Sufficiency Grant helps families in temporary crisis. Many community foundations run emergency assistance funds for single-parent families.

Can single moms get grants to start a business?

Absolutely. Single mothers qualify for all women-focused business grants, plus many programs that prioritize low-income entrepreneurs. The SBA, Amber Grant, IFundWomen, and state programs all offer opportunities. Micro-lending organizations like Grameen America specifically serve low-income women entrepreneurs.

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