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 state and 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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Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant Prosper Portland · Foundation Not published · $5K – $300K The Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant, launched by Prosper Portland, aims to support neighborhood small businesses, particularly those owned by women and minorities.	Not published	$5K – $300K
Development Strategy Group (DSG) Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A four-month business strategy and financial planning program providing grants and potential matched funding to help businesses implement their growth plans.	Not published	Varies
IEDA Targeted Small Business Program West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Women's Venture Competition Aim-Hi Accelerator Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AIM-HI Accelerator Fund's venture competition supporting women-led companies in oncology and patient-empowering health-tech.	Not published	Varies
JOEDP Community Business Loan Fund Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development Partnership Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide gap financing (non-profit financing) to small businesses when commercial lenders cannot provide needed debt capital	Rolling	Varies
InvestTVL Entrepreneur Microloans Thomasville Community Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $30K	Rolling	Up to $30K
Intuit Efficiency Mini-Grants California Green Business Network · Foundation Not published · Varies A mini-grant program that financially supports small businesses in sustainability projects beyond Green Business Certification.	Not published	Varies
BasBlue Foundation - Founders + Fund(Her)s Basblue Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Founders + Fund(Her)s (The BasBlue Foundation, Detroit MI) brings together early-stage (1-5 years operating) women and non-binary founders from historically underrepresented/under-resourced communities with funders to gain exposure and…	Not published	Varies
Her Village Grants Boundless Futures Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In 2025, the Her Village Grant Program will evolve to meet our goal of making deep impact alongside like-minded organizations.	Not published	Varies
RCF Women's Fund Grant Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The RCF Women's Fund Grant, established by the Richland County Foundation, aims to empower women and girls in Richland County through funding for programs that promote their growth and potential.	Not published	Varies
Amplify Equity — Amplifying Opportunity Entrepreneur Stipend Program Amplify Equity Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Amplify Equity is a 501(c)(3) CDFI serving the Southern Tier & Finger Lakes regions of New York.	Not published	Up to $10K
Business Certification Program Advantage Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Advantage Valley has launched a program to help entrepreneurs obtain the business certification needed to grow their company.	Not published	Varies
ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business) Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K Emergency relief grant program designed to support Alexandria small businesses affected by COVID-19. A total of $3.5 million was distributed to 309 qualifying small businesses in the first round.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP) Raedi Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $150K The Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program provides loan capital for businesses owned and operated by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color), low-income persons, women, veterans, and/or persons with disabilities.	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs · State Not published · Varies A unit of the Executive Department, the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs connects members of the small, minority, women, and veteran vendor communities to greater economic opportunities.	Not published	Varies
California Relief Grant Program Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The California Relief Grant Program awards direct grants to small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Award amounts are based on each business's annual revenue as documented in the business's most recent tax return.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Vanguard Accelerator Forgivable Loans Center for Economic Inclusion · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K Provide access to forgivable loans to accelerate growth of Latina and Black-, woman-owned businesses	Not published	$25K – $250K
Founders + Fund(Her)s Basblue Inc · Foundation Not published · $18K A funding and mentorship program that brings together early-stage women and non-binary founders from historically underrepresented and under-resourced communities with funders, mentors, and investors.	Not published	$18K
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) offers grants for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) projects in Delaware, supporting non-residential facilities in enhancing energy efficiency.	Not published	Up to $250K
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs · State Not published · Varies Procurement program for small minority and women-owned firms to perform on state-funded contracts.	Not published	Varies
NCEOX Inclusivity Fund Employee Ownership Expansion Network · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Athena Giving Circle Grants The Community Foundation of Sarasota CO Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund programs and initiatives that meaningfully improve the lives of women and girls in the local area.	Not published	Varies
Qurate Retail Group: Community & Social Impact Grant Qurate Retail Group · Foundation Not published · Varies The Qurate Retail Group Community & Social Impact Grant aims to empower women globally by investing in initiatives that enhance health and economic opportunities.	Not published	Varies
KeyBank Foundation Small Business Support Grant Fourth Plain Forward · Foundation Not published · $20K Provide crucial support to small business owners along the Fourth Plain Boulevard corridor through multiple initiatives.	Not published	$20K

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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.

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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