Grants for Women
Last updated October 19, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,602 active grants for women in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 849 list an award amount, with a median of $8,000.
- Grants tracked
- 1,602
- from 969 funders
- Median award
- $8,000
- middle half $2,500–$27K
- Total listed funding
- $93.3M
- across 849 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 20
- 122 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program Dreamspring · Foundation ~November · $5K An annual program for women entrepreneurs designed to grow their businesses through workshops, coaching sessions, network building, and financial resources. The program includes a company presentation and trip to New York City. | |
| Women United Project Grant United Way of Licking County Inc · Foundation ~November · Up to $2K Women United is a network of women who influence change in Licking County through focused investment of time, talent, and resources. | |
| Charlene Victor and Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation ~November · $3K Honors the legacy of Brooklyn Arts Council's founder, Charlene Victor, and former president, Ella J. Weiss. Designed to support the professional development of Brooklyn's emerging and mid-career women artists and arts administrators. | |
| Women's Conference Scholarship National Farmers Union Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies Scholarships to attend the National Farmers Union's Women's Conference, a premier two-day event for women in farming and ranching. | |
| Women's Conference Scholarship The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America · Foundation ~November · Varies Scholarships to attend the National Farmers Union's Women's Conference, a premier two-day event for women in farming and ranching. | |
| Live Your Dream Award Soroptimist International of Anacortes · Foundation ~November · Varies Provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. | |
| Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| Live Your Dream Award: Education and Training for Women Soroptimist International of Sequim Club · Foundation ~November · $1K – $4K | |
| Live Your Dream Award Soroptimist Kansas City Foundation · Foundation ~November · $250 – $4K A signature program of Soroptimist International of the Americas that provides grants to head-of-household women pursuing educational or career training opportunities. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) PEO Sisterhood OK State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K Provide substantial merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. and Canada. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards PEO Sisterhood KS State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K The Scholar Awards Board of Trustees evaluates applicants on: | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards PEO Sisterhood NY State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K The P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) were established in 1991 to provide substantial merit-based awards for women of the U.S. and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral-level degree at an accredited college or university. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) PEO Sisterhood AZ State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K A merit-based award program established in 1991 to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. and Canada. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards PEO Sisterhood NM State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K Established in 1991 to provide substantial merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. and Canada. Board of Trustees evaluates applicants on: | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards PEO Sisterhood OH State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K Established in 1991, the P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) provide substantial merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. and Canada. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards PEO Sisterhood AL State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards PEO Sisterhood OR State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K Substantial merit-based awards recognizing and encouraging academic excellence and achievement by women pursuing doctoral-level degrees. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards PEO Sisterhood GA State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K To recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women in doctoral-level programs, providing partial support for study and research for women who will make significant contributions in their varied fields of endeavor. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) PEO Sisterhood CA State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K Established in 1991 to provide substantial merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. and Canada. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards PEO Sisterhood IN State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K Merit-based awards to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada. | |
| P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) PEO Sisterhood NE State Chapter · Foundation ~November · Up to $25K Established in 1991 to provide substantial merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. and Canada. | |
| Community Project Application The Junior League of South Bend Incorporated · Foundation ~November · Varies JLSB seeks to partner with organizations to support community empowerment, with specific focus on: The Junior League of South Bend, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and… | |
| Teamsters Joint Council 25 Women's Committee Scholarship Teamsters Joint Council No 25 · Foundation ~November · $1K The Women's Committee awards scholarships annually to working Teamster women who demonstrate a desire to excel and reach their education goals. The program recognizes members pursuing continuing education and professional development. | |
| Caroline Scholars, Mount Mary University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies |
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Grants for women by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 20 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 122 8%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 392 24%
- No deadline published
- 1,068 67%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 122 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for women
- American Association of University Women Inc 19 active
- Society of Women Engineers 19 active
- Association for Women Geoscientists 15 active
- Greater Kansas City Community Foundation 11 active
- Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc 9 active
- Hawaii Community Foundation 9 active
969 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 1,602 active grants for women (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 19, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 4 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for women
Thousands of grants exist specifically to support women-led organizations, women entrepreneurs, and programs serving women and girls. These opportunities come from federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations committed to closing funding gaps and advancing gender equity. This includes grants for Black women, Latina founders, Indigenous women leaders, and women from every background — many funders explicitly prioritize women of color in their giving.
Grants for Women by state
Browse grants for women available to organizations in 16 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for women award?
Of the 1,602 grants for women Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 849 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for women?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Association of University Women Inc (19), Society of Women Engineers (19), Association for Women Geoscientists (15), Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (11), and Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc (9). In all, 969 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for women due?
Of 1,602 grants listed, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 122 have a published upcoming deadline, 392 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,068 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.
What types of grants are available for women?
Grants for women span business startup funding, education scholarships, research grants, nonprofit program funding, and community development. Federal sources include SBA programs and HHS grants, while foundations like the Ms. Foundation and Eileen Fisher offer targeted funding for women-led initiatives.
Are there grants specifically for Black women?
Yes. Multiple funders run programs specifically for Black women, including the Black Girl Ventures Foundation, the Fearless Fund, the Tory Burch Foundation's Fellows Program (which prioritizes women of color), and the SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant. Many community foundations and corporate giving programs also reserve funding for Black women entrepreneurs and leaders.
Do I need to be a nonprofit to apply for grants for women?
Not necessarily. While many grants target 501(c)(3) nonprofits, there are also grants for women-owned small businesses (through SBA and state programs), individual women pursuing education or research, and social enterprises. Each grant specifies eligible applicant types.
How do I find grants specifically for women entrepreneurs?
Search for grants tagged with both women and small business categories. Federal sources include the SBA, while private sources like Amber Grant, IFundWomen, and the Tory Burch Foundation specifically fund women-owned businesses. Many state economic development agencies also run women-focused business grant programs.
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