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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Mavs Foundation Grants Dallas Mavericks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Mavs Foundation, affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks, provides grants to empower youth, women, and families in North Texas. Since 1996, it has awarded over $11 million to nonprofits, focusing on safe spaces for play and learning.	Not published	Up to $50K
SIOR-SparrowHawk Foundation Excellence Award Sior Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K	Not published	$4K
Subgroup Awards: Intrinsically Disordered Protein Subgroup Postdoctoral Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Subgroup Awards for Intrinsically Disordered Proteins recognizes outstanding postdoctoral fellows in biophysics, particularly those researching intrinsically disordered proteins.	Not published	Varies
Skillbuilders Fund Grant Skillbuilders Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The SkillBuilders Fund Grant supports organizations dedicated to empowering women and girls in the Kansas City area.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Impact100 Wausau Grant Impact100 Greater Wausau · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Greater Wausau is dedicated to empowering women philanthropists in Marathon County to support local nonprofits.	Not published	$100K
Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program supports initiatives that promote the economic self-sufficiency and self-esteem of girls and women in Weld County.	Not published	Up to $8K
Lois Marks Hausman Memorial Fund Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support female first-generation college students	Not published	Varies
Hambly Women in Engineering Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hambly Women in Engineering Scholarship at Montana State University supports women pursuing a degree in engineering, except for the Gianforte School of Computing.	Not published	Varies
Immediate Response Action Fund Grant Womens Way · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Immediate Response Action Fund (IRAF) provides urgent financial support for organizations addressing critical needs of women and girls.	Not published	Up to $10K
FORGE Grant The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona An Arizona where women and girls of all identities thrive. WFSA innovates to create social, political, and economic change that achieves equity for women and girls.	Not published	Varies
Red Circle Honors (WAN Awards) Food Processing Suppliers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Red Circle Honors celebrates exceptional women leaders driving progress in the food and beverage industry.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Marie Park Scholarship Fund for Advancement in Healthcare Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.	Not published	Varies
Funds for Women Graduates: Foundation Grant Funds for Women Graduates (FfWG) · Foundation Not published · Up to £6,500 The Funds for Women Graduates (FfWG) offers grants aimed at supporting women graduates in the final year of their PhD or DPhil studies in Great Britain.	Not published	Up to £6,500
Fund for Women and Girls Core Grants The Fund for Women and Girls · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fund leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have resources and opportunities to thrive.	Not published	Varies
Outstanding Achievement Award The Society of Woman Geographers · Foundation Not published · Varies This honor is awarded to a member who has made an outstanding contribution or service of lasting benefit to science, the arts, or humanity. Awards recognize work across diverse fields including:	Not published	Varies
Women's Fund of Central New York Grant Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Women's Fund of Central New York, established in 1998, empowers women and girls through grants and initiatives, promoting their advancement and full participation in the community.	Not published	Up to $5K
Herbek Humanitarian Award Grant College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Herbek Humanitarian Award honors a CAP member pathologist for significant contributions to the See, Test & Treat® program, which offers free cancer screenings to underserved women.	Not published	Up to $2K
Future Earth’s Inclusivity and Diversity Participation Funding Grant Future Earth · Foundation Not published · Varies Future Earth’s Inclusivity and Diversity Participation Funding aims to enhance participation from early-career researchers and those from low to middle-income countries (LMICs).	Not published	Varies
Wellcome Leap - The Missed Vital Sign Program Hansjorg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard Univ Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Wellcome Leap's $50 million "The Missed Vital Sign" program seeks to transform how menstruation is understood and treated in healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Kenneth King Foundation: Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant Kenneth Kendal King Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Kenneth King Foundation's Job Creation & Entrepreneurship Grant focuses on enhancing Coloradoans' earning potential and quality of life by funding programs that create jobs with living wages and support entrepreneurship.	Not published	$5K – $20K
The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund, offered by the Erie Community Foundation, supports female and LGBTQIA+ students pursuing social sciences and public service careers.	Not published	Varies
Junior League of Phoenix Foundation Annual Grant Cycle The Junior League of Phoenix Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Innovative Peace Fund (IPF) International Civil Society Action Network Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The first and only independent, multi-donor, global grantmaking mechanism wholly dedicated to providing financial support and technical assistance to women-led peacebuilding organizations in countries affected by violent conflict…	Rolling	Varies
Zonta Club of Greater Sandusky High School STEM Scholarship Fund Grant Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zonta Club of Greater Sandusky High School STEM Scholarship Fund provides financial support to female high school seniors from Erie, Huron, or Ottawa County, Ohio, who plan to pursue a degree in STEM or medical fields at accredited…	Not published	Varies

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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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