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.
Qurate Retail Group: Community & Social Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Qurate Retail Group Last Updated: January 15, 2025 Summary The Qurate Retail Group Community & Social Impact Grant aims to…
Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund Funder: NY Empire State Development, implemented by National Development Council (NDC) Geographic Scope: New York State Program Purpose: Grant program to…
RCF Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richland County Foundation Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The RCF Women's Fund Grant, established by the Richland County Foundation, aims to empower…
Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prosper Portland Amount: US $5,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Reimagine Oregon Economic…
Reimagine Oregon Economic Opportunity Investment Fund Grant - Anchor Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prosper Portland Amount: US $50,000 - US $700,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The…
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Status: Federal grant program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Geographic Scope: United States Background: Established through the…
Overview _NOTE: Due to the high number of nominees, we are not accepting applications until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience._ The San Francisco Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund is a…
seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program Overview: seCTer administers $4.5 million over five years in business resiliency and sustainability funding for southeastern Connecticut businesses.…
Small Business & Job Creation Grant Funder: Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) Geographic Scope: Downtown Long Beach, California Program Description: The DLBA awards grants to local entrepreneurs to…
Small Business Start-up Grants Overview: Small Business Start-up Grants were specifically designed for members interested in starting a new contracting business that creates union jobs for…
Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT) VLT fund uses proceeds from Maryland’s casinos to assist small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Fifty…
Super Bowl LVI Business Connect Funder: Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, National Football League, Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Status: Past program (deadline was February 23,…
Supplier Diversity Mini-Grants Overview: This mini-grant program increases the number of certified Woman-owned (WBE), Minority (MBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) in West Virginia by…
Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Award Amount: Nearly $250 million in grant funding Award Date: May 2, 2024 (Earth Day) Overview: A historic…
Texas Woman's University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs Education Awards Funder: Texas Woman's University - Center for Women Entrepreneurs Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 Geographic Scope: Texas…
The Big Idea Grant Status: Active/Open Award Amount: $1,000 per award Recurrence: Monthly (Yippity Doo gives out one $1,000 grant per month) Eligibility: Female entrepreneurs Purpose: Aimed at…
The Julie Ellison Delgrosso Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Julie…
Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The Thriving Entrepreneurs Grant Program by…
Overview Travelers Foundation Travelers believes that strong communities are sustained by educational and economic opportunities —and we are dedicated to assisting our communities in generating those…
Tory Burch Fellows Program Overview: A year-long fellowship program designed to provide women entrepreneurs with tools, platform, and capital to grow their businesses. Award Structure: - Base…
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.