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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Funding / Competitive Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County. These grants are…

Women Helping Women Fund · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Grant Program Overview: Women Helping Women Fund offers annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Spokane County. The program uses a collective giving model where…

SHAUN FOUNDATION FOR GIRLS · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Grant Program for Girl-Focused Nonprofits Funder: S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls (CA, US) Overview: The S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls partners with girl-focused nonprofits and their…

THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF GREATER · May 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

General Grantmaking Program Funder: The Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis (WFSTL) Website: wfstl.org Contact: 314-780-3956, [email protected] Eligibility - Organization Type: 501(c)(3)…

Jewish Funders Network (JFN) and Genesis Prize Foundation · Rolling / Open State

" href="https://www.jfunders.org/matching-grants">Genesis Prize Women's Empowerment Challenge - Organization: Jewish Funders Network (JFN) and Genesis Prize Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant

AGRI-CULTURE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Agri-Culture Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp Memorial Scholarship…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview The…

THE DEENA JO HEIDE-DIESSLIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gifting Programs: The Rising Tide Gift Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Deena Jo Heide Diesslin Foundation Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin…

THE DEENA JO HEIDE-DIESSLIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gifting Programs: The Uplift Gift Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Deena Jo Heide Diesslin Foundation Amount: Up to US $55,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ginny and Jim Thompson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation of…

NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Girl Day Grants Funder: DiscoverE (National Engineers Week Foundation) Program Overview: Girl Day Grants support events and activities for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, an annual campaign that…

Girl Rising · Rolling / Open Foundation

Girl Rising Global Education Fund (GRGEF) Overview: A venture philanthropy fund supporting local partner organizations working on girls' education and gender equity. Funding Model: Unrestricted…

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Girls at the Center Initiative Status: Active grantmaking program Geographic Scope: Alabama (with recipients identified in Huntsville, Birmingham, Bessemer, and Montgomery) Focus Areas: - Programs…

IMPACT AUSTIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Girls Giving Grants (G3) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact Austin Foundation Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary Girls Giving Grants (G3), a youth initiative of Impact Austin,…

RED LODGE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Girls in Motion Grant Fund Geographic Scope: Red Lodge area, Carbon County, Montana Funder: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation Overview: Grant fund created through collaboration of local community…

EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Girls in Science Fellowship Overview: Provides high school-aged girls from underserved schools and communities with the opportunity to participate in field research led by female scientists, with…

Chicago Women in Philanthropy · Rolling / Open Foundation

GIRLS Mentorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chicago Women in Philanthropy Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The GIRLS Mentorship Program, organized by Chicago Women in Philanthropy, empowers…

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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