Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 103 active grants for women-owned businesses in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
KeyBank Foundation Small Business Support Grant Funder: KeyBank Foundation Award Amount: $20,000 Geographic Scope: Fourth Plain Boulevard corridor, Vancouver, Washington Purpose: Provide crucial…
Life by Design Health/Wellness & Personal Development Coaching Program Overview: A health, wellness, and personal development coaching program for women veteran and female military spouse…
Linda W. Navarro Trailblazer Award Overview: 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…
Link Up Business Accelerator for Women Overview: A three-month intensive training program for women entrepreneurs designed for community building, business education, and group accountability.…
M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant…
Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County) Geographic Scope: Suburban Cook County, Illinois Status: 2023 round announced; over 150 manufacturers applied Total Program Funding: $5 million program Award…
Micro Loan Program Overview: Small business financing program providing microloans to help create or expand small businesses in the Franklin Southampton area. Administrators: Franklin Southampton…
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program Procurement program for small minority and women-owned firms to perform on state-funded contracts. Only the work of a certified MBE, performing as a…
Minority Business Funding Program Status: Future program (pilot expected to launch within the next 12 months as of page publication) Overview: NIVF will provide seed funding for an annual cohort of…
Motor City Match Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Program Description: Motor City Match is a unique partnership between the City of Detroit, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), the…
Motor City Match Status: Active program offering quarterly rounds of competitive financial assistance Geographic Scope: City of Detroit, Michigan Program Focus: Motor City Match is a unique…
Overview Mission At the Nasdaq Foundation, our mission is to: * Reimagine investor engagement to equip under-represented communities with the financial knowledge and tools to share in the wealth…
Native Entrepreneur in Residence Program Amount: $12,000 stipend per participant; CDFI financing up to $150,000 investment in graduating businesses Status: Active/Ongoing (launched 2014) Geographic…
NCEOX Inclusivity Fund Status: Active initiative (launched 2025) Partners: National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Panagora Group, and other key donors Geographic Scope: National focus through…
Neighborhood Business Grant Funder: Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs); specific funding partnerships may target specific…
New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP) Status: Active, ongoing (announced May 2023 with expanded funding) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Program Overview: State-funded grant program providing…
Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT) Overview: A six-month accelerator program providing structured mentorship and grant funding to selected women veteran entrepreneurs. Program Details -…
Next Level Business Transformation 2 (NLBT2): Fast Track to Contracts Overview: A program designed to help Entrepreneur Women Associated with the Military (EWAM) identify immediate opportunities to…
PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: PGE Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The PGE Foundation's Career Pathways Grant…
Promise Loan Program Program Type: Loan program for economic development projects Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Administrator: Southwest Initiative…
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.
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.
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.