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.

100 grants
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily
Up to $10 million per entity (max $5 million per location)
THE MORTGAGE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

MISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $20,000 in growth funding per business; up to $5,000 seed funding for pitch/plan competition winners
SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT ENTERPRISE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program Overview: seCTer administers $4.5 million over five years in business resiliency and sustainability funding for southeastern Connecticut businesses.…

Metropolitan Washington DC Chapter · April 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Sisternomics Empowerment Grant Funder: National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. — Metropolitan Washington D.C. Chapter (NCBWDC) Overview: The Sisternomics Empowerment Grant is an economic…

DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

CARPENTER CONTRACTOR TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $15,000 (plus $2,500 DBE booster for eligible businesses)
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ALLIANCE INC · April 15, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Storefront Upfit Grant Funder: Raleigh Civic Ventures (RCV), funded by Duke Energy Foundation Geographic Scope: Downtown Raleigh, NC (specific mapped areas) Purpose: Incentivize and attract new…

LOS ANGELES SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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,…

Texas Solar Energy Society Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

MIDDLE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

TRAVELERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$5,000 - $100,000
TORY BURCH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

$5,000 grant plus interest-free loan access
DREAMSPRING · November 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program Status: Open Overview: An annual program for women entrepreneurs designed to grow their businesses through workshops, coaching sessions, network building, and…

More than US $15,000
TRUIST FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Truist Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Truist Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Truist Foundation Grants aim to empower communities by…

UNFI Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

UNFI Foundation Annual Grant Program Program Type: Invitation-only grant program Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Mission: The UNFI Foundation awards grants annually to support…

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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