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.

79 grants
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John Wood Community College Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grace Brorstrom Oakley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wood Community College Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Grace Brorstrom Oakley Scholarship,…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen M. Clymer Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Helen M. Clymer Scholarship Fund, established by the Berks…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Heloise Werthan Kuhn Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Heloise Werthan Kuhn Scholarship Fund, managed by…

THE JAYSON TATUM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Homebuyer Grant Program Funder: The Jayson Tatum Foundation (funded by The SoFi Generational Wealth Fund and Jayson Tatum) Program Overview The Homebuyer Grant Program provides select qualifying…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Invest in Her Future Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Invest in Her Future…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jesse M. and Bernice M. Pyeatt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Jesse M. and Bernice M.…

Approximately US $10,000
KRAKAUER JOHN CHARITABLE TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Krakauer Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Krakauer Charitable Trust Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The John Krakauer Charitable Trust,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Last Updated: February 26, 2025 Summary The Josephine Goodyear Foundation, established in 1912,…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Juanita Muller Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Our Mission To assist donors and others in…

Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kathi Joy Wiley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for…

St Luke's Methodist Church · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kenneth & Jane Ford Trust Amount: $1,925 Purpose: To award scholarships for two eligible groups: Group 1: College Students - Children of St. Luke's members - Attending college in Texas - Unable to…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Laura A. Lujan Autry Scholarship Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,750 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Laura A. Lujan…

$250 - $3,500
Soroptimist Kansas City Foundation · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Live Your Dream Award Overview: A signature program of Soroptimist International of the Americas that provides grants to head-of-household women pursuing educational or career training opportunities.…

Soroptimist International Of The Americas Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Live Your Dream Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Soroptimist International Of The Americas Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Live Your Dream Awards,…

LUTHER I REPLOGLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Luther I. Replogle Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Madden Family Foundation Fund Funder: Fund of TFEC Geographic Scope: Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties, and the Dillsburg Area Focus Areas: Annual competitive grant…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCCF Women's Legacy Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $4,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The MCCF Women's Legacy Fund…

Minimum $50,000 commitment
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEASTERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Named Endowed Scholarship Program Type: Endowed scholarship fund establishment Geographic Scope: Diocese of Fall River, Southeastern Massachusetts Minimum Commitment: $50,000 Structure: Gift amount…

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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