Grants for Women Owned Businesses
Last updated October 14, 2026
Grantable tracks 104 active grants for women owned businesses in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 64 list an award amount, with a median of $23K.
- Grants tracked
- 104
- from 85 funders
- Median award
- $23K
- middle half $10K–$110K
- Total listed funding
- $16.6M
- across 64 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 11
- 4 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. | |
| 56Strong Women's Mentorship Program Gallatin Development Corporation DBA Prospera · Foundation ~December · Varies A six-month one-on-one mentorship program connecting women entrepreneurs and business leaders from Montana's 56 counties. Designed to support female entrepreneurs in growing their businesses while bridging the urban-rural divide. | |
| Linda W. Navarro Trailblazer Award OBA Education Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies Named in honor of Linda W. Navarro, who dedicated nearly 28 years to the Oregon Bankers Association and served as President and CEO for almost two decades (2005–2024), this award recognizes and celebrates women in banking who have achieved… | |
| Business Growth & Access to Capital (BGAC) Loan Fund Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K A partnership between the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC) and PeopleFund to support business growth and access to capital for women veteran and female military spouse entrepreneurs. | |
| WU Microgrants (Women United Microgrants) United Way of Acadiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Women United Microgrants are designed to offer a small investment to women entrepreneurs to help sustain and/or grow their business. Program demonstrates support for diverse business types: | |
| PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program PGE Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The PGE Foundation's Career Pathways Grant Program aims to enhance economic mobility for Oregonians by providing support for programs that facilitate access to family-wage jobs and entrepreneurship. | |
| GK Fund Grant Support Program GK Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K | |
| Small Business & Job Creation Grant Downtown Long Beach Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The DLBA awards grants to local entrepreneurs to help their small businesses get off the ground. Applicants can receive up to $2,500 in matching funds from the DLBA for a total award of up to $5,000. | |
| Promise Loan Program Southwest Initiative Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County) Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K Designed based on survey of over 1,000 suburban Cook County manufacturers and the "Urgent Needs of Manufacturers" report published in March 2021. | |
| UNFI Foundation Annual Grant Program UNFI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation partners with nonprofits supporting initiatives that create a more sustainable and equitable food system: | |
| Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant - Anchor Projects Prosper Portland · Foundation Not published · $50K – $700K The Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant focuses on supporting economic and business development for communities disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition. | |
| HEDCO-SAMA Forgivable Loan Program with SHEBA Partnership Hedco Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Financial assistance and recovery resources for minority-owned and women-owned small businesses | |
| Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR) Program New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · $12K – $150K Flagship program functioning as incubator and accelerator for tribal enterprises. Provides culturally appropriate, supportive environment for Native American participants to gain confidence, grow, and become successful. | |
| Hanford Sand & Gravel, Inc. Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Hanford Sand & Gravel, Inc. Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students from the Elk Grove Unified School District pursuing higher education. | |
| New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP) New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K State-funded grant program providing equipment vouchers to New Jersey manufacturers to help offset the cost of purchasing and installing new or used advanced manufacturing equipment. | |
| Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Grant Zonta International · Foundation Not published · $10K The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award recognizes women aged 18-35 who showcase exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and ethical conduct in their fields. | |
| Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K | |
| Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Beyond Open Grants program aims to enhance economic mobility in Charlotte by providing financial support to diverse-owned small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with… | |
| Texas Woman's University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs Education Awards Fort Worth MedTech Center Inc dba TechFW · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K Awards are designated for female entrepreneurs to participate in TechFW's ThinkLab startup accelerator or SmartStart business incubator programs. | |
| Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Zonta Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K | |
| Micro Loan Program Franklin Southampton Economic Development Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Small business financing program providing microloans to help create or expand small businesses in the Franklin Southampton area. | |
| E.M.P.O.W.E.R.E.D. Entrepreneurship The College and Community Fellowship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A cohort-based business program that teaches the essentials of starting a business, from concept development to strategy, culminating in a marketplace expo. | |
| Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) The Mortgage Capital Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5M – $10M Eligible Expenses (Feb 15, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021): |
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Grants for women owned businesses by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 11 11%
- Upcoming date published
- 4 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 33 32%
- No deadline published
- 56 54%
Only 4 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for women owned businesses
- Veteran Womens Enterprise Center 7 active
- Center for Economic Inclusion 3 active
- Advantage Valley Inc 2 active
- Basblue Inc 2 active
- Boundless Futures Foundation 2 active
- Gallatin Development Corporation DBA Prospera 2 active
85 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 104 active grants for women owned businesses (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 14, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
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 4 states.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for women owned businesses award?
Of the 104 grants for women owned businesses Grantable lists as of October 14, 2026, 64 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $23K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $110K. 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 owned businesses?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Veteran Womens Enterprise Center (7), Center for Economic Inclusion (3), Advantage Valley Inc (2), Basblue Inc (2), and Boundless Futures Foundation (2). In all, 85 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for women owned businesses due?
Of 104 grants listed, 11 accept applications on a rolling basis, 4 have a published upcoming deadline, 33 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 56 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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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