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.

1,672 grants
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$6,000 per organization
NEW MEXICO FUND FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chispa Awards Funder: NewMexicoWomen.Org (a program of New Mexico Community Foundation) in partnership with New Mexico Community Foundation Geographic Scope: New Mexico statewide Focus Areas: -…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cinderella’s Closet of NEPA Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students interested in one or more of our…

CIRCLE OF SISTERHOOD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Purpose For too many girls and women around the world, access to quality education is often limited. Two-thirds of all illiterate adults in the world are women, and not even seven…

Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: LOIs  due on Friday, August 29, 2025, TMF will only accept applications from organizations whose overall mission or specific project proposal primarily focuses on the categories of:…

The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women…

BAILEY'S CAFE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Clare Jean Siegel Memorial Scholarship Overview: Bailey's Cafe is the fiscal sponsor for the Clare Jean Siegel Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Clare Jean Siegel, the younger sister of…

DT INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Clean World Fund Status: Active (ongoing grantmaking) Focus Areas: - Address environmental and climate change challenges - Challenges that pose risks to global development - Water, sanitation, and…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
EXELON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Climate Change Investment Initiative Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Exelon Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Climate Change…

BILL HILLARY & CHELSEA CLINTON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship engages a curated cohort of emerging entrepreneurs, providing critical tools and guidance as they…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clonts Anderson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the Ozarks The…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

CMCF: Julianne Williams Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $1,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Julianne Williams Fund Grants aim to empower girls…

National Collegiate Athletic Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coaching Enhancement Grant - Division II Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association Amount: US $48,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Coaching Enhancement Grant -…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Coastal Bend…

NATIONAL ARCHIVES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cokie Roberts Research Fund for Women's History Focus: Named in honor of Cokie Roberts, the late American journalist and author, this fund supports annual fellows who perform and publish new research…

WASHINGTON WOMEN'S FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview OUR GRANTMAKING Since our founding, the collective membership of Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) has granted millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations across Washington State.…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

College Club of Pittsburgh Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Overview The Pittsburgh Foundation Established…

AURORA WOMEN AND GIRLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

College Success Programs Grants Organization: Aurora Women and Girls Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Hartford area and Greater Hartford, Connecticut Focus Areas: - Women's college success and…

Pasadena Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

College Women’s Club of Pasadena Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pasadena Community Foundation Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The College Women’s Club of Pasadena Scholarship,…

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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