Grants for Single Moms

Last updated October 22, 2026

Grantable tracks 78 active grants for single moms in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 37 list an award amount, with a median of $3,500.

Grants tracked: 78; from 66 funders
Median award: $3,500; middle half $1,500–$10K
Total listed funding: $583K; across 37 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 6 with a published date

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Rhoda Rubin Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rhoda Rubin Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund, established by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, supports single parents in Berkshire County pursuing a nursing degree at Berkshire Community College.	Not published	Varies
Pathways for Single Moms Program The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies Pathways for Single Moms is a program offered by WFSA, mentioned in the main navigation.	Not published	Varies
Social Impact Grant Program Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $8K – $12K Recent Recipients (2016 - Elderly Programs): Designed to help the most needy in the community. Due to limited funding, CCF typically only funds about one-third of qualified applications received.	Not published	$8K – $12K
Tokuyama Scholarship - Imua Program Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The Tokuyama Scholarship - Imua Program Fund, managed by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, supports single parents in Hawaii pursuing college degrees.	Not published	$6K
Cheryl Safford-Sawallisch Memorial Nursing Scholarship Kishwaukee College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
STARS Scholarship (Council Bluffs Schools Foundation) Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The STARS Scholarship, an initiative of the Iowa West Foundation, is focused on breaking barriers to higher education for PARENTS in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, and is presented as a program of the Council Bluffs Schools Foundation with…	Rolling	Varies
AIM Grants (Special Initiative Grants) WNC Bridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Special initiative grants supporting strategic projects aligned with Foundation priorities. Recent example includes urgent home repair collaborative in McDowell County.	Not published	Varies
OFB Capacity Building Grants Oregon Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Oregon Food Bank's Capacity Building Grants aim to empower organizations addressing food insecurity, particularly among underserved populations such as BIPOC, immigrants, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.	Not published	Up to $25K
Rocinante Scholarship Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Rocinante Scholarship, established by the family and friends of Eric Zentner, supports undergraduate single mothers at the University of Alaska Southeast.	Not published	$1K
Laura A. Lujan Autry Scholarship Fund Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Laura A. Lujan Autry Scholarship Fund provides financial support of $1,750 to eligible students from specific schools such as Elk Grove High and Cosumnes River College.	Not published	$2K
WAGS Childcare Grant Women and Girls in Soccer · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $80K The WAGS Childcare Grant is a first-of-its-kind $80,000 fund distributed to individual female coaches and semi-pro players to help them stay in the game by addressing childcare as a barrier to participation.	Rolling	$1K – $80K
Becky Most Scholarship Fund Maggie's Place Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K A scholarship program named in honor of Becky Most, a beloved Maggie's Place staff member who was killed in an automobile accident. The fund is dedicated to encouraging moms to pursue their educational and employment dreams.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Homebuyer Grant Program The Jayson Tatum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Homebuyer Grant Program provides select qualifying single parents in the St. Louis metropolitan area with resources and financial assistance to support their journey toward home ownership.	Not published	Varies
ZCM: Myrtle Lee for Moms’ Scholarship Grant Zonta Club of Minneapolis Service Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The ZCM: Myrtle Lee for Moms’ Scholarship, offered by the Zonta Club of Minneapolis, empowers single mothers in the Twin Cities Metro Area to pursue higher education.	Not published	Up to $2K
ANSWER Scholarship (College Scholarships for Moms) ANSWER Scholarship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ANSWER Scholarship, Inc. provides college scholarships plus mentoring (Mentors for Mom) and professional development to mothers pursuing a four-year college degree (or select two-year degrees) in Mecklenburg and 11 surrounding counties in…	Not published	Varies
Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant Luther I Replogle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant supports organizations in metro areas like Boston and Washington, DC, focusing on youth, women with children, and those in long-term poverty.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Legacy Fund Down Payment and Closing Costs (DPCC) Assistance Loan Dakota Land Trust · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Down payment and closing cost assistance loan program designed specifically for single parents.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Invest in Her Future Scholarship Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Invest in Her Future Scholarship, provided by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, offers a renewable $2,500 award to single mothers in the Fox Valley area attending UW institutions as part-time or full-time students.	Not published	$3K
Live Your Dream Awards Grant Soroptimist International Of The Americas Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Live Your Dream Awards, sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Americas, empower women by providing vital monetary assistance for their education and training.	Not published	Up to $10K
Bring the Babies Changemaker Grant We Are &Mother · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial support provided to Team USA mothers competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games. The grant helps offset cost-prohibitive expenses so mothers can continue to mother while competing on the world stage.	Not published	Varies
Theodore S. and Kathy Smith Smetzer Scholarship Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Theodore S. and Kathy Smith Smetzer Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community Foundation, aims to support single parents, widowed individuals, and non-traditional students in furthering their education.	Not published	Varies
Josephine Goodyear Foundation Grants Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Josephine Goodyear Foundation, established in 1912, provides approximately 50 grants annually totaling around $300,000 to support non-profit agencies assisting indigent women and children, primarily in the Greater Buffalo area.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Aid Mother's Grace · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
St. Raymond's House Residential Program St Raymond's Society · Foundation Rolling · Varies St. Raymond's House provides safe, stable residential housing for women and their children while they participate in a comprehensive stability program.	Rolling	Varies

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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

How much money do grants for single moms award?

Of the 78 grants for single moms Grantable lists as of October 22, 2026, 37 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $3,500, and the middle half fall between $1,500 and $10K. The largest is $250K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for single moms?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Louis Hernandez JRS Foundation for a (3), Mother's Grace (3), ANSWER Scholarship Inc (2), Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc (2), and Hawaii Community Foundation (2). In all, 66 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for single moms due?

Of 78 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 6 have a published upcoming deadline, 18 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 46 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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