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
Foundation
Updated daily
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…

$2,000,000 total annual distribution
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Overview: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County awards approximately $2 million annually through their Community Grants cycle to support nonprofits addressing pressing local…

$2,000,000 total pool
REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Award Amount: $2 million total distributed annually Geographic Scope: Santa Cruz County, California Program Overview: The…

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…

Varies; Major Projects require $5,000+
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ANACORTES · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants & Projects Overview: Soroptimist International of Anacortes accepts grant applications from non-profit organizations and charitable organizations that benefit women and girls. After paying…

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…

PATRICK AND AIMEE BUTLER FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants Program - Human Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2024 Summary The Butler Family…

$2,500 - $7,500 per school (Total: $65,000 distributed to 13 schools)
VERMONT PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Navigator Pilot Program Mini-Monies Program - Round 1 Status: Completed (distributed April 2022) Geographic Scope: Vermont schools and school districts statewide Funder: U.S. Small Business…

NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Partner Grants Funder: New York Women's Foundation Inc Overview: The New York Women's Foundation provides catalytic grantmaking to social entrepreneurs and changemakers. The foundation is…

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE · November 21, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Project Application Funder: Junior League of South Bend, Inc. (JLSB) Program Type: One-year partnership providing trained volunteers and funding to support nonprofit agency programs…

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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