Grants for Women

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 1,625 active grants for women in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

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What grants for women are open right now?

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFCSRA: Women in Philanthropy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The CFCSRA: Women in Philanthropy Grant…

Approximately US $1,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGR: Women's Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund Grants by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFLC: Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Lorain County Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Women's Fund Grant, established in 1991 by the Community Foundation…

US $500 - US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMC Competitive Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middlesex County Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The CFMC Competitive Grant Cycle…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMJC: Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Women's Giving Circle Grant Program supports…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMT The Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Women’s Fund, part of the Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMV Athena Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration. Impact. The Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Women Who Care Grants Women Who Care strives to educate, encourage, and expand the number of women committed to philanthropy in order to strengthen our community by providing funds and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNEM: Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Women's Giving Circle Grant, established in 2006, supports…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNS: Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of the North…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFOV: Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Women’s Giving Circle, part of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFRRR: Women and Girls Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Women and…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSCNY Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The CFSCNY Women's Fund…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSKY: Women's Fund - Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The CFSKY: Women's Fund - Impact Grant supports…

Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSLC: Women’s Giving Alliance of South Lake Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Lake County Last Updated: April 25, 2025 Summary The Women’s Giving Alliance of South Lake,…

US $500 - US $10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSW The Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary CFSW The Women’s Fund, part of…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFW's Rapid Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chicago Foundation for Women Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Chicago Foundation for Women's Rapid…

NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY FOUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chadwick Bay NYS Women, Inc. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Chadwick Bay NYS Women,…

GREATER FORT WAYNE METRO CHAMBER · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Champions of Change Awards Overview: Annual awards presented by the Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Women's Network to honor extraordinary leaders and mentors in Allen County who mentor and empower women.…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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