Grants for Single Moms

Last updated August 21, 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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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Rhoda Rubin Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pathways for Single Moms Program	The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Social Impact Grant Program	Catholic Community Foundation	Rolling	$8K – $12K
Foundation	Tokuyama Scholarship - Imua Program Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	$6K
Foundation	Cheryl Safford-Sawallisch Memorial Nursing Scholarship	Kishwaukee College Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AIM Grants (Special Initiative Grants)	Wnc Bridge Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OFB Capacity Building Grants	Oregon Food Bank	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Rocinante Scholarship Grant	Juneau Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Laura A. Lujan Autry Scholarship Fund Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	WAGS Childcare Grant	Women and Girls in Soccer	Rolling	$1K – $80K
Foundation	Becky Most Scholarship Fund	Maggie's Place Inc	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Homebuyer Grant Program	The Jayson Tatum Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ZCM: Myrtle Lee for Moms’ Scholarship Grant	Zonta Club of Minneapolis Service Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant	Luther I Replogle Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Legacy Fund Down Payment and Closing Costs (DPCC) Assistance Loan	Dakota Land Trust	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Invest in Her Future Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for the Fox Valley	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Live Your Dream Awards Grant	Soroptimist International Of The Americas Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Bring the Babies Changemaker Grant	We Are &Mother	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Theodore S. and Kathy Smith Smetzer Scholarship Grant	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants	Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Aid	Mother's Grace	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	St. Raymond's House Residential Program	St Raymond's Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Organizational Grant	Mother's Grace	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Donna Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation Of	Rolling	$20K

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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.

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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