Grants for Women Owned Businesses

Last updated August 13, 2026

There are currently 102 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	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	Business Growth & Access to Capital (BGAC) Loan Fund	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	WU Microgrants (Women United Microgrants)	United Way of Acadiana Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program	PGE Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	GK Fund Grant Support Program	Gk Fund Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Small Business & Job Creation Grant	Downtown Long Beach Alliance	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Promise Loan Program	Southwest Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County)	Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	UNFI Foundation Annual Grant Program	UNFI Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant - Anchor Projects	Prosper Portland	Rolling	$50K – $700K
Foundation	HEDCO-SAMA Forgivable Loan Program with SHEBA Partnership	Hedco Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR) Program	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$12K – $150K
Foundation	Hanford Sand & Gravel, Inc. Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP)	New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Grant	Zonta International	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Women's Business Center Scholarship and Microgrant Initiative	Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	Texas Woman's University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs Education Awards	Fort Worth MedTech Center Inc	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award	Zonta Foundation Inc	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Micro Loan Program	Franklin Southampton Economic	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	E.M.P.O.W.E.R.E.D. Entrepreneurship	The College and Community Fellowship Inc	Rolling	Varies

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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 1,604 Grants for Minority-Owned Businesses 211 Grants for Black Women 131 Grants for Black-Owned Businesses 100 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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