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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PEO Sisterhood IN State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Loan Fund Status: Program mentioned on website navigation but detailed eligibility and application content not provided in the extracted pages. Contact: P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700…

UW EDWARD & ELLEN ROCHE REL FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Uw Edward & Ellen Roche Relief Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Edward & Ellen…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edward and Dorothy Livingston Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Edward and Dorothy Livingston Fund,…

Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Eilleen Hutchison Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Overview Each year, Innovia awards over $400,000 in scholarships to deserving…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elaine Nicpon Marieb Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary Overview The Community…

USA TRACK AND FIELD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elite Athlete Maternity Grant Overview: Grant program to support elite female track and field athletes during maternity and return to competition. Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Elite…

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Elizabeth Ahlemeyer Quick/Gamma Phi Beta Scholarship Funder: NPC Foundation Award Amount: $2,000 Status: Active - offered annually Overview Established to honor Betty Quick's long and devoted service…

Native Forward Scholars Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elizabeth Furber Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Amount: US $100 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Elizabeth Furber Scholarship honors the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elizabeth Loudenslager Clark Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of New Jersey Over our…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission…

ELM GROVE JUNIOR GUILD · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Elm Grove Junior Guild Community Grant Program Funder: Elm Grove Junior Guild (WI, US) Award Range: $500 - $10,000 (typical disbursement) Geographic Scope: - 75% of grants: Organizations serving…

ELM GROVE JUNIOR GUILD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elm Grove Junior Guild Essay Contest Scholarship Funder: Elm Grove Junior Guild (WI, US) Award Amount: At least $2,000.00 (one award) Geographic Scope: Elmbrook School District, Brookfield Central…

US $500 - US $10,000
ELM GROVE JUNIOR GUILD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elm Grove Junior Guild Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elm Grove Junior Guild Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Elm Grove Junior Guild Grants support local…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Elsie H. Hillman Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in…

Up to US $12,500
Jeannette Rankin Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emerge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jeannette Rankin Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,500 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Emerge Grant, established by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation,…

WOMEN'S FUND OF HAWAI'I · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Fund Grants Geographic Scope: Hawaii Funder: Women's Fund of Hawai'i Purpose: While mentioned in navigation menus and grant listings, limited specific details are provided in the available…

IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Grants Funder: Iowa Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: Iowa Program Description Emergency Grants are offered by the Iowa Women's Foundation to support women and girls in times of crisis.…

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

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

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emerging Leadership Award for Women Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program developed by United Way of Southern Nevada and Women United to support and nurture future community leaders by enabling…

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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