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.

1,625 grants
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Updated daily

What grants for women are open right now?

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,…

Over $1 million total annually; varies by individual scholarship
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS ENDOWMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Collegiate/Graduate Scholars Scholarship Status: Currently closed for 2026-2027 academic year; interest form available for 2027-2028 Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: Engineering, engineering…

Islamic Development Bank · Rolling / Open Foundation

Communities Outreach Programme Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Islamic Development Bank Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Communities Outreach Programme by the Islamic Development Bank aims to…

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NEW ORLEANS INC · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Assistance Fund (CAF) The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) Community Assistance Fund provides targeted funding to nonprofit organizations advancing the wellbeing of women across the…

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Assistance Fund Grants Funder: Junior League of Washington, DC Geographic Scope: Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area (District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in…

The Junior League of Houston Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Assistance Grants Funder: The Junior League of Houston, Inc. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston community Purpose: The Junior League provides financial support to organizations in the…

Up to US $5,000
Appalachian Regional Healthcare · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Appalachian Regional Healthcare Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The Community Grant Program, supported by the ARH…

NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMEN'S · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: New Hampshire Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: New Hampshire (statewide and regional) Focus Areas: - Support for organizations serving women and girls in New Hampshire -…

SANDIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Sandia Foundation Geographic Scope: Albuquerque, New Mexico Background: Since its inception in 1948, the Sandia Foundation has granted more than $49 million to Dickinson…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation Inc (NC, US) Geographic Scope: Cumberland County, North Carolina Overview: CCF's unrestricted and field-of-interest endowment funds…

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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