Girls on the Run Sparking Limitless Potential Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Girls on the Run Sparking…
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.
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program (SIP) Funder: Software.org: the BSA Foundation Program Type: Educational partnership with Girls Who Code Geographic Scope: United States and international…
Girls' Scholarships Project Program Overview: JGI's Girls Scholarship Project has been providing girls and women in the Kigoma region of Tanzania with the necessary resources to complete their…
Girls' Ultimate Movement (GUM) Overview: Outreach program designed to increase girls' participation in ultimate while emphasizing the sport's values like fair play, equity and inclusiveness to…
Giving Circle of Women's Connection Philadelphia Grants Funder: The Philadelphia Foundation (administering Giving Circle of Women's Connection) Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia region (includes…
Giving Gals Type: Giving Circle for young women Description: A giving circle of like-minded young women coming together to support local nonprofits, build community, and have fun while making a…
GJ Hecht Scholarship for Women to Make a Difference of the DJCF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Amount: US $1,135 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The GJ Hecht…
Global Education Scholarship Fund Overview: The Global Educational Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Sarah Singer-Nourie, a gifted teacher, leader and facilitator. The fund supports young…
Global Resilience Fund for Girls and Young Women Status: Closed (received 600+ applications during active period) Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: - Support for girls' and young women's…
Global Women's Empowerment Scholarship Overview: A merit and need-based scholarship launched by the Women's Institute (WI) of WCIU to support deserving students. Focus Areas: - Women's empowerment…
GMJF: Women's Impact Initiative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Miami Jewish Federation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Greater Miami Jewish…
Good Jobs Challenge Program - OMA Award to AOMC Funder: Economic Development Administration (EDA) - American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Lead Applicant: Ohio Manufacturers Association (OMA) Recipient:…
Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (A) – Iranian Female Students Funder: Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi Overview: The Goodarzi Scholarship Grant for female students of Iranian descent or those actively engaged in…
Google STAR Fiber-Optics Project Overview: A phased, multi-level training program designed to upskill underrepresented job seekers in the fiber-optics trade, with funding from Google. Geographic…
Google.org FTC Grant Funder: Google.org Geographic Scope: Colorado Program Focus: FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - middle school focused teams Eligibility: - Teams must be middle school focused -…
Gould Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gould Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Gould Charitable Foundation Grant supports…
Govenor's Industry Vocations Scholarship (NJ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The…
Grace Fryer Scholarship for Female Watchmaking Students Overview: A scholarship dedicated to female watchmaking students, honoring Grace Fryer and the Radium Girls of the 1920s who worked as dial…
Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University Award Type: Four-year undergraduate scholarship Award Amount: 85% of tuition; residential grant for students choosing to live on campus Number of Awards: 30…
Grace Scholarship for Nursing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wood Community College Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Grace Scholarship for Nursing, offered by…
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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