Grants for Women Owned Businesses

Last updated July 1, 2026

There are currently 103 active grants for women-owned businesses in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Equity Match Grant Program	Women's Business Development Council	July 3, 2026	Up to $10K
Foundation	Women Investing in Women Grants	Griffiss Institute Inc	September 29, 2026	$5K
Foundation	Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program	Dreamspring	November 2, 2026	$5K
Foundation	56Strong Women's Mentorship Program	Gallatin Development Corporation Dba	December 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Linda W. Navarro Trailblazer Award	Oba Education Foundation	February 26, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Ascend Fund	Ignite Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ignite Fund	Ignite Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neighborhood Business Grant	Citizens Committee for New York City Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Athena Giving Circle Grants	The Community Foundation of Sarasota Co	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program	Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	InvestTVL Entrepreneur Microloans	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Entrepreneur Expansion Initiative (EEI)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Next Level Business Transformation 2 (NLBT2): Fast Track to Contracts	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$900
Foundation	GK Fund Grant Support Program	Gk Fund Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Life by Design Health/Wellness & Personal Development Coaching Program	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Development Strategy Group (DSG)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative	Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training (PON 3981) Grant	New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	International Trade Cohort (ITC)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Bank of Marin- Annual Grant Program	Bank of Marin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women & Girls of Color Fund: Front Range focus Grant	The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	Business Growth & Access to Capital (BGAC) Loan Fund	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$3K – $10K

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About grants for women-owned businesses

Women-owned businesses represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy, and a growing number of grant programs specifically support women entrepreneurs. From federal SBA programs to foundation grants and corporate initiatives, women business owners can access non-dilutive funding at every stage of growth.

Grants for Women-Owned Businesses by state

Browse grants for women-owned businesses available to organizations in 1 states.

Grants for Women-Owned Businesses in Maryland 3

Related grant categories

Grants for Women 1,615 Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses 212 Grants for Black Women 131 Grants for Black-Owned Businesses 99 Grants for Veteran-Owned Businesses 48 Women's Shelter Grants 23 Grants for LGBTQ+ Businesses 20

Frequently Asked Questions

What SBA programs support women-owned businesses?

The SBA offers the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program, Women's Business Centers for training and counseling, InnovateHER for product innovation, and various micro-loan programs. While not all are grants, they provide significant non-dilutive support for women entrepreneurs.

Are there grants for women in STEM businesses?

Yes. SBIR/STTR programs have no gender requirements but actively encourage women-owned businesses. The NSF offers specific outreach to women in tech. Foundations like the Cartier Women's Initiative and the Halcyon Incubator support women in technology and innovation.

How competitive are women-owned business grants?

Competition varies widely. Large national grants like the Cartier Women's Initiative receive thousands of applications. Local and state programs may have 10-50 applicants. Micro-grants and niche programs tend to be less competitive. A strong business plan, clear financials, and alignment with the funder's mission significantly improve your odds.

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