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.
Social Impact Grant Program Status: Active (redesigned from Community Priorities Program) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Twin Cities area) Focus Areas: Three rotating annual priorities: 1. Elderly…
SPARC: Single Parents Arriving Ready for College Status: Active Program Type: Support program for single-parent students Overview: SPARC is an SBCC program that assists single-parent students who are…
Special Initiative Grants Program Description: The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in…
SPIN Foundation Assistance Program Funder: Single Parent In Need Foundation (CA, US) Website: spinfoundation.org Contact: info@spinfoundation.org Program Overview The SPIN Foundation provides…
St. Raymond's House Residential Program Funder: St. Raymond's Society Website: srshelp.org Geographic Scope: Missouri (Jefferson City and Columbia locations) Program Overview St. Raymond's House…
STARS Scholarship Overview: An initiative of the Iowa West Foundation focused on breaking barriers to higher education for parents in Pottawattamie County. Geographic Scope: Pottawattamie County,…
STEAM Scholarship Organization: Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future (FABF) Focus: Supports students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics…
The Discovering Me Scholarship Essay Contest Presented by: Esther Productions, Inc. in partnership with the Black Student Fund and the Anacostia Coordinating Council Supported by grants from: Kerry…
Theodore S. and Kathy Smith Smetzer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Theodore S. and Kathy Smith Smetzer…
Tokuyama Scholarship - Imua Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $6,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Tokuyama Scholarship -…
TPF Single Mothers Fund Status: Active (mentioned in navigation) Geographic Scope: Turkey Focus Areas: - Support for single mothers - Gender equality and social development - Economic empowerment…
WAGS Childcare Grant Funder: Women and Girls in Soccer (WAGS) Geographic Scope: United States Award Amount: $1,200 per recipient Total Fund: $80,000 Status: Active (rolling basis) Overview The WAGS…
WG Scholarship (WomenGive) Overview: WomenGive offers child care scholarships to single mothers pursuing postsecondary education in Larimer County. Purpose: When mothers have access to reliable,…
Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative Status: Awarded December 2022; applications closed March 15, 2023 Funder: Women's Foundation of Oklahoma Geographic Scope: All 77…
Women's Philanthropy Fund Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Panhandle Program Description: The Women's Philanthropy Fund provides grants to support programs and services that…
WomenRise Scholarship Program Overview: WomenRise is an annual scholarship program designed to empower single mothers by eliminating the financial barrier of childcare costs while they pursue college…
Overview _NOTE: While The William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund accepts grant applications by invitation only, we welcome inquiries._ William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund The William S. Anheuser…
Young Givers Giving Circle Grants Overview: A giving circle made up of individuals ages 18-40 that focuses its philanthropic efforts on assisting nonprofits, faith communities, and individuals in the…
ZCM: Myrtle Lee for Moms’ Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Zonta Club of Minneapolis Service Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The ZCM: Myrtle Lee for…