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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SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Ultimate Players Association · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Varies (pooled giving model)
CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

K2 ADVENTURES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Women Win Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

William Carey International University · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Greater Miami Jewish Federation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

APPALACHIAN OHIO MANUFACTURERS COALITION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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:…

PARS EQUALITY CENTER · July 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COLORADO ROBOTICS EXCELLING AT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 -…

US $5,000 - US $50,000
THE GOULD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

85% of tuition + residential grant for on-campus living
THE BURKE FOUNDATION INC · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

John Wood Community College Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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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