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.
New Directions Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The New Directions Scholarship, established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper,…
Nick Mirkopoulos Scholarship Funder: NEIU Foundation Focus Areas: Support for African-American mothers pursuing higher education Background: Endowed by Alex Pissios and Nick Pissios, alumni of…
Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Nina Baldwin Fisher…
Nyah's Angels Fund Overview: An endowment fund established to assist single mothers from Whitley County who have experienced the loss of a baby due to stillborn birth and face financial burden of…
OFB Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Food Bank Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Oregon Food Bank's Capacity Building Grants aim to…
OFB Rapid Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Food Bank Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The OFB Rapid Response Grant provides up to $5,000 for…
Organizational Grant Charitable Purpose: Financial assistance through a grant to mothers who have endured a crisis or tragedy and thereafter have created an organization with 501(c)(3) status to help…
Organizational Mentorship Charitable Purpose: Mentoring mothers who have endured a crisis or tragedy and thereafter desire to create their own 501(c)(3) organization to help others suffering from a…
Otis Smith Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Otis Smith Scholarship, funded by…
Pathways for Single Moms Program Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Overview: Pathways for Single Moms is a program offered by WFSA, mentioned in the main navigation. The foundation…
Penny Ann Powers Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Penny Ann Powers Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio…
Power of One Program Type: Utility Assistance Grant for BGE Residential Customers Funder: Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc Geographic Scope: BGE service territory (Maryland) Focus Areas: Financial…
Power of the Purse Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Power of the Purse Grant supports organizations that assist women…
Rhoda Rubin Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: More than Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Rhoda Rubin Memorial…
Rocinante Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Rocinante Scholarship, established by the family and friends…
Rose Francis Foundation Emergency Assistance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rose Francis Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Rose Francis Foundation Emergency…
Sierra's Fund Overview: An endowment fund established to provide adoption assistance to Whitley County residents navigating the adoption process to build their families. Geographic Scope: Whitley…
Single Mother Student Emergency Fund Purpose: Supports single mothers whose education is at risk because of a serious financial burden. Target Population: Single mother students from low incomes…
Single Parent Household & Families Scholarship Organization: Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future (FABF) Focus: Supports students from single-parent households pursuing higher…
Skyler James Wenger Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Skyler James Wenger…