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 federal, 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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Capital Connector Program Tory Burch Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program designed to help small business owners find loan capital, coaching, and support to run a strong and resilient business.	Rolling	Varies
Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program The City of Birmingham · State Not published · $50K – $150K The Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program, initiated by the City of Birmingham’s Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity, invites innovative proposals for enhancing economic development.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT) Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · $10K A six-month accelerator program providing structured mentorship and grant funding to selected women veteran entrepreneurs.	Not published	$10K
Women Building Utah Scholarship and Grant Program Utah Professional Women in Building Association · Foundation Rolling · $1K The Utah Chapter of Professional Women in Building offers scholarships and grants through the "Women Building Utah" program to promote, elevate, and support women in the building industry.	Rolling	$1K
M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) · State Not published · Varies The M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program aims to strengthen minority and women-owned business enterprises in Harris County.	Not published	Varies
Fair Food Fund Fair Food Network Inc · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $250K All financing complemented by comprehensive business assistance:	Rolling	$10K – $250K
Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants Center for Economic Inclusion · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K Accelerate growth of Latina and Black-, woman-owned businesses	Not published	$5K – $50K
UPS Ignite Grant Program Detroit Regional Chamber · Foundation Not published · $10K The UPS Ignite program provides grants and support to diverse small business owners and entrepreneurs.	Not published	$10K
U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program U.S. Mission to Cape Verde · Federal Not published · $3K – $10K U.S. Embassy Praia welcomes the submission of project applications for funding through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program (SSH). If interested, please carefully review the instructions below.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Vanguard Accelerator Business Grant Center for Economic Inclusion · Foundation Not published · $5K Center for Economic Inclusion (St. Paul, MN) awards Vanguard Accelerator $5,000 business grants to 10 Latina- or Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities ($50k pool). Registration currently closed; recurring cohort.	Not published	$5K
VOLT Fund (Video Lottery Terminal Fund) Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $500K The VOLT Fund is a state-wide business financing program managed by Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) on behalf of the Maryland Department of Commerce.	Not published	$25K – $500K
HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund Hudson Valley Agri-Business Development Corp · Foundation Rolling · $25K – $1M Specialized lending for agribusiness providing alternative credit instrument for businesses that may not access sufficient capital through traditional institutions Businesses in agriculture or those using/selling agricultural products…	Rolling	$25K – $1M
Harris County Opportunity Fund Grant Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) · State Not published · $5K – $250K The Harris County Opportunity Fund (HCOF) is a 5-year pilot program developed in partnership with PeopleFund to provide low-interest loans ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 for small businesses in Harris County.	Not published	$5K – $250K
Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program by the Oregon Community Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that aid entrepreneurs, particularly those who are women, people of color, or from under-resourced communities.	Not published	Up to $25K
Business Women's Giving Circle The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A giving circle comprised of accomplished business women in Northern Virginia that supports programs and organizations in the region.	Not published	Varies
Women Investing in Women (Business Grants) The Womens Fund of Herkimer & Oneida County Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
HERizon Fund Washington Area Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Access to Local Foods Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Arkansas Community Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that will increase Arkansans’ access to locally grown and produced foods and/or strengthen the local food ecosystem, including: This is a competitive grant cycle, with eight…	Not published	Varies
International Trade Cohort (ITC) Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A four-month program designed to support veteran women looking to expand into global markets.	Not published	Up to $10K
Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund National Council for Community Development Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K	Not published	Up to $5K
seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corp · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K SeCTer administers $4.5 million over five years in business resiliency and sustainability funding for southeastern Connecticut businesses.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Super Bowl LVI Business Connect Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership between the National Football League and the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee designed to identify and prepare diverse local businesses to participate in procurement opportunities related to Super Bowl LVI at SoFi…	Not published	Varies
Women & Girls of Color Fund: Front Range focus Grant The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Women & Girls of Color Fund focuses on empowering women and girls of color in Colorado through targeted investments in their leadership and economic security.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Link Up Business Accelerator for Women Gallatin Development Corporation DBA Prospera · Foundation Not published · Varies A three-month intensive training program for women entrepreneurs designed for community building, business education, and group accountability. Facilitated by Karen Lum of K. Lum Consulting.	Not published	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.

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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