Grants for Women

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,602 active grants for women in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 849 list an award amount, with a median of $8,000.

Grants tracked: 1,602; from 969 funders
Median award: $8,000; middle half $2,500–$27K
Total listed funding: $93.3M; across 849 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 122 with a published date

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Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant Jeannette Rankin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant supports women and nonbinary students aged 35 and older, providing up to $2,500 annually for technical or vocational education, associate’s degrees, or first bachelor’s degrees.	Not published	Up to $3K
CalCPA and ABWA Empowerment Grant for Women's Leadership Forum California Certified Public Accountants Edu Fdn · Foundation Not published · $3K The CalCPA + ABWA Empowerment Grant is a $2,500 grant helping women attend the Women's Leadership Conference.	Not published	$3K
FWL Charitable Giving Fund Grant Frisco Women's League · Foundation Not published · Varies The FWL Charitable Giving Fund, established by the Frisco Women’s League, aims to enhance community support in North Texas through grants to local non-profits.	Not published	Varies
2026 Community Grants Red Ants Pants Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Women's Foundation of Alabama: Competitive Grantmaking Women's Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Women's Foundation of Alabama focuses on granting funds to local organizations committed to enhancing economic opportunities for women.	Not published	Up to $50K
Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award National Medical Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Arthur D. Stebbins Award Samuel Ready Scholarships Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual award designated for a Scholar who has exhibited exceptional leadership.	Not published	Varies
Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund Grant Rancho Santa Fe Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K The Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund Grant aims to empower women in philanthropy to enhance community impact through collective giving.	Not published	$25K – $75K
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund PEO Sisterhood AL State Chapter · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Caryn Nesbitt, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caryn Nesbitt, M.D. Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports female residents of Southeastern Connecticut pursuing accredited medical education.	Not published	Varies
Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2013, Cultivate has and continues to build a cadre of emerging women of color leaders engaged in social, economic, and racial justice movements and whose collective voice and power can be leveraged to a shared vision of the Chicago…	Not published	Varies
Women & Girls of Color Fund The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Up to $325K Launched in 2021 in response to the disparities in philanthropic funding for organizations serving women and girls of color. Less than 0.5% of U.S. philanthropic dollars go to nonprofits serving women and girls of color.	Not published	Up to $325K
SCF Women's Fund Grants The Stateline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The SCF Women's Fund Grants aim to empower women and girls in the Beloit and Stateline area by addressing critical needs through innovative funding solutions.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Fionna and Richard Perkins Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fionna and Richard Perkins Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, supports women on the Mendocino Coast who are returning to higher education after being in the workforce.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Civil Society in Poland Action For Democracy · Foundation Rolling · Varies Poland has experienced democratic backsliding including:	Rolling	Varies
WaterStone Bank Foundation: Charitable Giving & Sponsorships Grant WaterStone Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The WaterStone Bank Foundation, established in 2002, actively supports community initiatives through charitable giving.	Not published	Varies
Barbara Leppe Scholarship Grant The Healy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Barbara Leppe Scholarship supports young women in Oregon, honoring the independent spirit of its founder's mother.	Not published	Up to $7K
Impact Oklahoma Grants Impact Oklahoma Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact Oklahoma Grants empower women by funding local nonprofits in Central Oklahoma. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of operation and $300,000 in revenue can apply for $100,000 grants.	Not published	$100K
SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship, established by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports female-identifying visual artists, particularly Native Americans.	Not published	Varies
Cairns Chess Queens Award Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St Louis · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Cairns Chess Queens Award is designed to encourage more US female chess players to become Grandmasters. The award was established July 4, 2024, and will run through July 4, 2029.	Not published	Up to $100K
Impact100 Owensboro: Regular Grant Impact 100 - Owensboro Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Owensboro offers transformational grants of at least $100,000 to empower women in philanthropy and support local nonprofits.	Not published	$100K
Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity Grant Gainbridge · Foundation Not published · $5K The Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity Grant, in partnership with Parity and the Women’s Sports Foundation, supports girls and women in sports and education.	Not published	$5K
GMJF: Women's Impact Initiative Grants Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Women's Impact Initiative Grants aim to empower self-identifying Jewish women and girls in Miami.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship Grant Michigan Sugar Company · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship, offered by Michigan Sugar Company, empowers young women aged 18-23 to represent the sugar industry as the Michigan Sugar Queen and Court Attendants.	Not published	Up to $4K

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About grants for women

Thousands of grants exist specifically to support women-led organizations, women entrepreneurs, and programs serving women and girls. These opportunities come from federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations committed to closing funding gaps and advancing gender equity. This includes grants for Black women, Latina founders, Indigenous women leaders, and women from every background — many funders explicitly prioritize women of color in their giving.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for women award?

Of the 1,602 grants for women Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 849 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $27K. 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?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Association of University Women Inc (19), Society of Women Engineers (19), Association for Women Geoscientists (15), Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (11), and Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc (9). In all, 969 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for women due?

Of 1,602 grants listed, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 122 have a published upcoming deadline, 392 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,068 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

What types of grants are available for women?

Grants for women span business startup funding, education scholarships, research grants, nonprofit program funding, and community development. Federal sources include SBA programs and HHS grants, while foundations like the Ms. Foundation and Eileen Fisher offer targeted funding for women-led initiatives.

Are there grants specifically for Black women?

Yes. Multiple funders run programs specifically for Black women, including the Black Girl Ventures Foundation, the Fearless Fund, the Tory Burch Foundation's Fellows Program (which prioritizes women of color), and the SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant. Many community foundations and corporate giving programs also reserve funding for Black women entrepreneurs and leaders.

Do I need to be a nonprofit to apply for grants for women?

Not necessarily. While many grants target 501(c)(3) nonprofits, there are also grants for women-owned small businesses (through SBA and state programs), individual women pursuing education or research, and social enterprises. Each grant specifies eligible applicant types.

How do I find grants specifically for women entrepreneurs?

Search for grants tagged with both women and small business categories. Federal sources include the SBA, while private sources like Amber Grant, IFundWomen, and the Tory Burch Foundation specifically fund women-owned businesses. Many state economic development agencies also run women-focused business grant programs.

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