CREW in the Community Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The CREW in the Community…
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.
CREW Network Foundation Scholarship Status: Active funding opportunity Geographic Scope: Open to young women nationwide Focus Areas: Commercial real estate careers including legal, development,…
Crowell Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crowell Trust Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Crowell Trust Grant focuses on supporting organizations that prioritize evangelism and church…
CSW Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: County of Santa Clara Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The CSW Mini-Grant Program, run by the County of Santa Clara,…
CSweetener Program Overview: CSweetener is a free mentorship program for women and nonbinary healthcare professionals in director to C-suite roles with 10+ years of experience. The program warmly…
CSWEP Environmental Professionals Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The…
Cultivate: Leadership Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crossroads Fund Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Cultivate: Leadership Grant Program empowers women and nonbinary leaders of color…
Cultivate: Leadership Program Funder: Crossroads Fund Inc (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Focus Areas: Leadership development for Women of Color in social justice movements Description: A…
Overview Since 2013, Cultivate has and continues to build a cadre of emerging women of color leaders engaged in social, economic, and racial justice movements and whose collective voice and power can…
Cultural Enrichment Sponsorships Program Status: Active (Ongoing Opportunity) Geographic Scope: Portland, Oregon Overview: Travel Portland provides sponsorship support for annual cultural…
Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund…
Curry Award for Girls and Young Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary The Curry Award for Girls and…
Cycle 25 Grants - Senior Isolation and Loneliness Funder: The San Diego Women's Foundation Status: Awards granted in June 2025 (completed cycle) Total Awarded: $240,000 Number of Grantees: Four…
Cycle 26 Grants - Child Care for Infants and Toddlers Funder: The San Diego Women's Foundation Status: Currently reviewing grant proposals as of 2026-01-13 Award Announcement: June 2026 Geographic…
Daily Grants / Seed Funding Program Funder: The Pollination Project Foundation Status: Active, rolling basis Geographic Scope: Worldwide Award Amount: Up to $500 per grant Program Overview The…
Daraja Impact Funder: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Implementer: Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF) in partnership with AlphaMundi Foundation Program Type: Capital and…
Data Center Community Grants Program (US-CBF) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Meta (Facebook) Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Data Center Community Grants Program…
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Agri-Women Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Daughters of American…
David N. Lane Trust for Aged & Indigent Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: David N. Lane Trust for Aged & Indigent Women Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The David N. Lane Trust for Aged &…
Davida Teller Award Funder: Vision Sciences Society Status: Active award program (established 2013) Purpose: Given to an outstanding woman vision scientist with a strong history of mentoring and…
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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