Grants for Women Owned Businesses

Last updated August 18, 2026

There are currently 102 active grants for women-owned businesses in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Building Opportunities for Lasting Development (BOLD) Grant Program	The City of Birmingham	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Women Building Utah Scholarship and Grant Program	Utah Professional Women in Building	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	M/WBE Pathways to Prime Grant Program	Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fair Food Fund	Fair Food Network Inc	Rolling	$10K – $250K
Foundation	Vanguard Accelerator Business Grants	Center for Economic Inclusion	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	UPS Ignite Grant Program	Detroit Regional Chamber	Rolling	$10K
Federal	U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program	U.S. Mission to Cape Verde	Rolling	$300K – $1M
Foundation	VOLT Fund (Video Lottery Terminal Fund)	Anne Arundel Economic Development	Rolling	$25K – $500K
Foundation	HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund	Hudson Valley Agri-business Development	Rolling	$25K – $1M
Foundation	Harris County Opportunity Fund Grant	Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO)	Rolling	$5K – $250K
Foundation	Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Business Women's Giving Circle	The Community Foundation for Northern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women Investing in Women (Business Grants)	The Womens Fund of Herkimer &	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	HERizon Fund	Washington Area Women's Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Access to Local Foods Grants	Arkansas Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	International Trade Cohort (ITC)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund	National Council for Community	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program	Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Super Bowl LVI Business Connect	Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women & Girls of Color Fund: Front Range focus Grant	The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Link Up Business Accelerator for Women	Gallatin Development Corporation Dba	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Economic Security Act (WESA) Grant	Central Minnesota Jobs and Training	Rolling	$140K
Foundation	EmpowHer Grants	Boundless Futures Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K

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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

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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