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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Wilmington Strong Fund	Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	The Big Idea Grant	Middle Michigan Development Corporation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Entrepreneur Expansion Initiative (EEI)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment Grant	Visionary Women	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Life by Design Health/Wellness & Personal Development Coaching Program	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant	Texas Solar Energy Society Inc	Rolling	$250M
Foundation	Thriving Neighborhoods Grant	Travelers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Motor City Match	Detroit Economic Growth Association	Rolling	Up to $85K
Foundation	Truist Foundation Grants	Truist Foundation Inc	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Washington Federal Foundation: Community Impact Grants	Washington Federal Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
State	Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Julie Ellison Delgrosso Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Tory Burch Fellows Program	Tory Burch Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Nasdaq Quarterly Grant Program	Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Downtown Digital Innovation Grant	Alliance for Downtown New York Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Comcast RISE	Portland Business Alliance	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	Small Business Start-up Grants	Carpenter Contractor Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Foundation of Montana Grant Program	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ascend Fund	Ignite Capital Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Supplier Diversity Mini-Grants	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Bank of Marin- Annual Grant Program	Bank of Marin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Next Level Business Transformation 2 (NLBT2): Fast Track to Contracts	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$900
Foundation	JobsOhio: Small Business Grant	Jobsohio	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training (PON 3981) Grant	New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)	Rolling	Up to $1M

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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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