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.

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.

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AAUW Manatee County Branch Scholarship Fund Grant

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MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

AAUW Manatee County Branch Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The AAUW Manatee County Branch Scholarship Fund, managed…

Grants for Women

AAUW Manatee County Branch Scholarship Fund Grant

AAUW Manatee County Sylvia Price Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant

AAUW of East Mesa (AZ) Branch Scholarship Grant

AAUW State College Centre County Community Action Grant

AAUW State College STEM Mini-Grant

AAUW: Community Action Grants - General Operating Support

AAUW: Community Action Grants - Project Support

AAUW's LAF Campus Outreach grants support events, programs and resources that educate campuses around issues that affect Title IX and women’s equity.

Abbott Nutrition Award in Women’s Health Grant

ABC Humane Wildlife Women In STEM Academic Scholarship Grant

Abilene Alumnae Panhellenic Missy Bridwell Memorial Scholarship Grant

ABOUT LOVE Scholarship Grant

ABSC Foundation Grants

Academic Support Program

Accelerate Her Contingency Fund Program

Accelerating Innovation in Vaginal Formulations in Support of Women's Health Grant

ACM SIGHPC Computational & Data Science Fellowships Grant

ACNP Honorific Awards - Barbara Fish Memorial Award Grant

ACNP Honorific Awards - Women’s Advocacy Award Grant

ACS Award for Encouraging Women Into Careers in the Chemical Sciences Grant

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