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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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Brenda C. McFayden Scholarship Grant	Cumberland Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Skyler James Wenger Scholarship Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Emergency Assistance Program	St Raymond's Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John Krakauer Charitable Trust Grant	Krakauer John Charitable Tr	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	New Directions Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of West Texas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFAAC: Women and Girls Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation Grant Program	Hillman Family Foundations	Rolling	$1K – $25K
Foundation	Named Endowed Scholarship	The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern	Rolling	From $50K
Foundation	Celeste Tybor Scholarship Fund	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	East Missouri Foundation Grant	East Missouri Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SPARC: Single Parents Arriving Ready for College	The Foundation for Santa Barbara	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kenneth & Jane Ford Trust	St Luke's Methodist Church	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Brandy Lee Leard Memorial Scholarship Grant	Amarillo Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	SPIN Foundation Assistance Program	Single Parent in Need Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jesse M. and Bernice M. Pyeatt Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Juanita Muller Scholarship Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Daniel E. and Marjorie A. Hartung Scholarship Grant	Erie County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nick Mirkopoulos Scholarship	Northeastern Illinois University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Organizational Mentorship	Mother's Grace	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	STARS Scholarship	Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	YCF: William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund Grant	Youthbridge Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ANSWER Scholarship	ANSWER Scholarship Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Philanthropy Fund	The Don & Sybil Harrington	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Another Step Forward Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K

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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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