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.
Emerging Nonprofit Grant Award Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: - Applicant must be a member of Women's Nonprofit Alliance - Nonprofit must have been in existence for less than 2 years Geographic Scope:…
Emerine Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview Emerine Memorial Scholarship Fund The…
Emma E. Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chester County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Emma E. The next deadline for…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Alumna Grants Purpose: Awards are granted in the hope of helping members through financial crisis created by job loss, illness, natural disaster or other unexpected…
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Disaster Relief Grants Purpose: Financial assistance for members affected by presidentially-declared disasters/emergencies or provincial-declared states of emergency.…
Empowerment and Opportunity Fund Overview: A funding vehicle through Gates Philanthropy Partners that recognizes women and girls have the power to change their world and supports initiatives that…
EmpowHer Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boundless Futures Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary EmpowHer Grants, offered by the Boundless Futures Foundation,…
En Ka Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: En Ka Society Inc Amount: US $50 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The En Ka Society is a dedicated group of over 200 women volunteers committed to…
Encantado Foundation Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Encantado Sandia Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Encantado Foundation Impact Grant…
Equal Opportunity in the Construction Trades Grant Program Funder: Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey Overview: A grant program aimed at providing opportunities for women and minority…
Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) Grant - Supportive Resources for Childcare (CA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Industrial Relations Amount: US $200,000 -…
Equality Can't Wait Challenge Amount: $10 million (awarded to NMCC & Native Women Lead collaboration) Status: Completed/Past competition (awards announced August 2021) Geographic Scope: United States…
Equipping Women Scholarships Organization: Entrust (Colorado Springs, CO) Overview: Scholarships available for women to participate in Entrust's Equipping Women modules. Some scholarships may be…
Erie County Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Erie County Emergency Medical Services Scholarship…
Erie Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Erie Women's Fund Grant aims to empower women and families…
ESA Foundation esports Scholarship Funder: ESA Foundation Program Status: Active (launched 2020-21 academic year) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Esports competition - Academic support…
ESI CARES Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ESI CARES INC Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The ESI CARES Foundation Grant, established in 2018, focuses on environmental responsibility…
Established Conservationist Grant Program Status: No longer accepting applications. Last application deadline was August 15, 2021. Geographic Scope: Applicants must be U.S.-based (home base and place…
Established Nonprofit Grant Award Amount: $1,500 Eligibility: - Applicant must be a member of Women's Nonprofit Alliance - Nonprofit must have been in existence for 2 years or more Geographic Scope:…
Esther Sloan Mitchell Fund for Windham Women & Girls Geographic Scope: Windham, Connecticut Focus Areas: Supporting women and girls; strengthening their resources, strength, and confidence Overview:…