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 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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Women's Economic Security Act (WESA) Grant Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $140K	Not published	$140K
EmpowHer Grants Boundless Futures Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K EmpowHer Grants, offered by the Boundless Futures Foundation, provide essential financial support and resources to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are committed to creating social impact through their businesses.	Not published	Up to $50K
The Big Idea Grant Middle Michigan Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $1K Aimed at providing financial assistance to female entrepreneurs looking to invest in their business or idea	Not published	$1K
Entrepreneur Expansion Initiative (EEI) Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A 12-month intensive program designed to help revenue-ready women veteran business owners scale their businesses for success. Program offerings and participation are based on available funding.	Not published	Varies
Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment Grant Visionary Women · Foundation Not published · $100K The Visionary Prize for Women’s Economic Empowerment, established in 2022 by Visionary Women and the Hostetler/Wrigley Foundation, honors a visionary woman leader of a nonprofit focused on advancing women's economic empowerment in the U.S.…	Not published	$100K
Life by Design Health/Wellness & Personal Development Coaching Program Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A health, wellness, and personal development coaching program for women veteran and female military spouse entrepreneurs.	Not published	Varies
Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant Texas Solar Energy Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $250M A historic federal grant awarded to the Texas Solar for All Coalition to deliver residential solar to more than 46,000 low-income and disadvantaged communities and households across Texas.	Not published	$250M
Thriving Neighborhoods Grant Travelers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Travelers believes that strong communities are sustained by educational and economic opportunities —and we are dedicated to assisting our communities in generating those opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Motor City Match Detroit Economic Growth Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $85K Motor City Match is a unique partnership between the City of Detroit, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit (EDC), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…	Not published	Up to $85K
Truist Foundation Grants Truist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K The Truist Foundation Grants aim to empower communities by providing resources for economic mobility and supporting small businesses, particularly those owned by racially and ethnically diverse individuals.	Not published	$15K
Washington Federal Foundation: Community Impact Grants Washington Federal Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Washington Federal Foundation offers Community Impact Grants to support nonprofits serving low- and moderate-income populations.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business Account - Video Lottery Terminal Fund (VLT) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies VLT fund uses proceeds from Maryland’s casinos to assist small, minority, and women-owned businesses.	Not published	Varies
The Julie Ellison Delgrosso Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Julie Ellison Delgrosso Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., aims to support women business owners in Chemung County who have been in business for over three years.	Not published	$500
Tory Burch Fellows Program Tory Burch Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K A year-long fellowship program designed to provide women entrepreneurs with tools, platform, and capital to grow their businesses.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Nasdaq Quarterly Grant Program Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies At the Nasdaq Foundation, our mission is to: As we strive to accelerate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors, the Nasdaq Foundation will accept grant requests for programs that align…	Not published	Varies
Downtown Digital Innovation Grant Alliance for Downtown New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Supports local storefront businesses seeking to develop their online presence and expand digital capabilities	Not published	$10K
Comcast RISE Listed by Portland Business Alliance · Foundation Not published · $40K Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment) is a grant program designed to support small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 and help them thrive with a focus on economic growth.	Not published	$40K
Small Business Start-up Grants Carpenter Contractor Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Small Business Start-up Grants were specifically designed for members interested in starting a new contracting business that creates union jobs for carpenters.	Not published	Varies
Women's Foundation of Montana Grant Program Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s Foundation of Montana (WFM) was established at the Montana Community Foundation in 1999 to provide a permanent resource for women and girls in Montana.	Not published	Varies
Ascend Fund Ignite Capital Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Transform Baltimore's neighborhood economies through community-rooted entrepreneurs and creative capital.	Not published	Varies
Supplier Diversity Mini-Grants Advantage Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 This mini-grant program increases the number of certified Woman-owned (WBE), Minority (MBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) in West Virginia by defraying costs associated with the certification process.	Not published	Up to $500
Bank of Marin- Annual Grant Program Bank of Marin · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of Marin's Annual Grant Program focuses on enhancing community welfare through support for nonprofits that promote social and economic vitality, education, and wellness.	Not published	Varies
Next Level Business Transformation 2 (NLBT2): Fast Track to Contracts Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · $900 A program designed to help Entrepreneur Women Associated with the Military (EWAM) identify immediate opportunities to diversify revenues through federal contracting.	Not published	$900
JobsOhio: Small Business Grant Jobsohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The JobsOhio Small Business Grant provides essential financial support to qualified businesses in designated communities and those owned by eligible populations.	Not published	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

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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