Grants for Women

Last updated October 20, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,602 active grants for women in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 849 list an award amount, with a median of $8,000.

Grants tracked: 1,602; from 969 funders
Median award: $8,000; middle half $2,500–$27K
Total listed funding: $93.3M; across 849 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 122 with a published date

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Art and Change Grant Leeway Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Art and Change Grant offers up to $2,500 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in Greater Philadelphia for projects that foster social change.	Not published	Up to $3K
NC Council for Women Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
WCR Supporting Women of Real Estate Grant National Association of Realtors · Foundation Not published · Varies NAR funds the betterment of the real estate industry through this grant program. Limited details available on the grants and funding page.	Not published	Varies
Gwendolen R. and Charles Pavey, JR., MD Fund Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support programs and projects focusing on women's and infant health	Not published	Varies
NCJW Israel Grants Program National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K NCJW's Israel Grants Program supports feminist organizations and women's rights initiatives in Israel focused on gender equality, women's empowerment, peace, and social justice.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Junior League of Lexington Community Grants Junior League of Lexington Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This year, we are honored to award grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the Central Kentucky community. Please note that this will be the final award cycle for several years.	Not published	Varies
Many Hands Grants Many Hands Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Many Hands Grants has awarded over $2.5 million since 2004 to support local nonprofits focused on women, children, and families in need throughout the Washington, DC area.	Not published	Up to $100K
Mary Joan Keeney Scholarship Grant North Georgia Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Mary Joan Keeney Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor the memory of Joan Keeney and her dedication to continuing education.	Not published	$5K
Greater Kansas City Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Fund Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.	Not published	$1K
Women for Women of Pitt County North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities.	Not published	Varies
Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County offers annual grants including two Impact Grants of $50,000 each for programs or projects. Additionally, four grants of $15,000 will be awarded to finalists in each category.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Emma Harper Turner (EHT) Fund - Disaster Relief Grants Pi Beta Phi Fraternity California Theta · Foundation Rolling · Varies Financial assistance for members affected by presidentially-declared disasters/emergencies or provincial-declared states of emergency.	Rolling	Varies
Morrison Rogosa Travel Award Grant American Society for Microbiology · Foundation Not published · $3K The Morrison Rogosa Travel Award supports women scientists from various Eastern European and Central Asian countries, recognizing their exceptional research potential.	Not published	$3K
SWE Golden Gate Section (SWE-GGS) Scholarships Grant Society of Women Engineers · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The SWE Golden Gate Section (SWE-GGS) Scholarships provide financial support ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 for Bay Area students planning to pursue engineering or related degrees.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants Planet Women · Foundation Not published · $3K Post-graduation micro-grants for women leaders in forest restoration, community development, and wildlife protection across Africa.	Not published	$3K
PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship Grant Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship offers a renewable $5,000 award for undergraduate students from marginalized ethnic backgrounds or genders pursuing engineering at a U.S. university.	Not published	Up to $20K
T.E.A.L. Research Grant Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The T.E.A.L. Research Grant supports innovative ovarian cancer research initiatives aligned with the mission of the Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Foundation.	Not published	Up to $10K
Hispanic Seafair Ambassador Scholarship Latino Community Fund of Washington State · Foundation Not published · Varies In an effort to provide more scholarship and increase community presence at Seafair and community events year-round, Hispanic Seafair and LCF created the Hispanic Seafair Ambassador scholarship to grant to a second young Latina alongside…	Not published	Varies
Grace Fryer Scholarship for Female Watchmaking Students Horological Society of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A scholarship dedicated to female watchmaking students, honoring Grace Fryer and the Radium Girls of the 1920s who worked as dial painters and suffered from radium poisoning.	Not published	Up to $5K
19th Amendment Centennial Fund The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K A collaborative funding initiative created by multiple philanthropic partners to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment (women's right to vote) and advance gender equity.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Women’s Lung Health Disparities Research Grant American College of Chest Physicians · Foundation Not published · Varies Applications must address important and timely issues surrounding women’s lung health, including, but not limited to, diseases such as COPD and lung cancer.	Not published	Varies
Karla Robles Latina Legacy Fund San Luis Coastal Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship/fund designed to help first generation college-bound Latina women achieve their educational and career goals.	Not published	Varies
Annual Grant Cycle Women's Foundation of Mississippi · Foundation Not published · Up to $700K	Not published	Up to $700K
Elizabeth S. Peters Scholarship for the Advancement of Women Grant Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabeth S. Peters Scholarship for the Advancement of Women aims to support female students from Marathon County pursuing higher education in accounting at the University of Wisconsin system.	Not published	Varies

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About 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for women award?

Of the 1,602 grants for women Grantable lists as of October 20, 2026, 849 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for women?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Association of University Women Inc (19), Society of Women Engineers (19), Association for Women Geoscientists (15), Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (11), and Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc (9). In all, 969 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for women due?

Of 1,602 grants listed, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 122 have a published upcoming deadline, 392 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,068 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

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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