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.

1,672 grants

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IMPACT the Palm Beaches Grants

US $100,000

Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

IMPACT the Palm Beaches Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Town Of Palm Beach United Way Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary IMPACT the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic…

Impact100 Cincinnati Grant

US $100,000

IMPACT 100 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Cincinnati Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Impact100 Cincinnati empowers women to enhance lives in Greater Cincinnati…

Impact100 DC Grant Program

US $100,000

IMPACT100 DC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 DC Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 DC Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Impact100 DC Grant Program empowers women to support nonprofit…

Impact100 East Bay Grant Program

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Impact 100 East Bay Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Impact 100 Model The Impact100 model is readily available to all communities who wish to implement it. The model is designed to empower women to see themselves as philanthropists and to…

Impact100 Essex Impact Grants

US $100,000

Impact100 Essex · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Essex Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Essex Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Impact100 Essex is a women-led giving circle dedicated to empowering…

Impact100 Louisville Grant

Approximately US $100,000

Impact 100 Louisville Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Louisville Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Louisville Inc Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Impact100 Louisville empowers women through…

Impact100 Macomb County Grant

More than US $100,000

Impact100 Macomb County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Macomb County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Macomb County Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary Impact100 Macomb County is a women-led nonprofit…

Impact100 Martin Grant

US $100,000

Impact100 Martin Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Martin Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Martin Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Impact100 Martin empowers women to foster meaningful change in their…

Impact100 Metro Detroit Grant Program

US $100,000

Impact100 Detroit · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Metro Detroit Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Detroit Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Impact100 Detroit provides high-impact grants of up to…

Impact100 Milwaukee Grant

US $100,000

IMPACT 100 GREATER MILWAUKEE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Milwaukee Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Greater Milwaukee Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary Impact100 Greater Milwaukee is a women's organization…

Impact100 Owensboro: NextGen Grant

Approximately US $5,200

IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Owensboro: NextGen Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc Amount: Approximately US $5,200 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Owensboro: NextGen Grant…

Impact100 Owensboro: Regular Grant

US $100,000

IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Owensboro: Regular Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary Impact100 Owensboro offers transformational grants of at…

Impact100 Owensboro: Residual Grant

Approximately US $34,000

IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Owensboro: Residual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc Amount: Approximately US $34,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Owensboro Residual Grant…

Impact100 Palm Beach County Grant

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IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ * _Impact 100 Palm Beach County holds a Nonprofit Grant Workshop in the late summer. We strongly urge applicants to attend our Nonprofit Workshop to learn about our grant…

Impact100 Sonoma Grant

US $25,000 - US $50,000

WOMEN GIVING AS ONE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Sonoma Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Giving As One Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary Impact100 Sonoma Grant aims to empower women in Sonoma…

Impact100 South Jersey Grants: Community Heroes Grant

US $10,000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 South Jersey Grants: Community Heroes Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Community Heroes Grant by…

Impact100 South Jersey Grants: Core Mission Grant

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 South Jersey Grants: Core Mission Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Impact100 South Jersey Grants: Core Mission…

Impact100 Traverse City Grant

US $100,000

IMPACT 100 OF TRAVERSE CITY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Traverse City Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Of Traverse City Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary Impact100 Traverse City provides transformational grants…

Impact100 Wausau Grant

US $100,000

Impact100 Greater Wausau · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Wausau Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Greater Wausau Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Impact100 Greater Wausau is dedicated to empowering women…

Impact100 Wichita Falls Grant

US $53,000

Impact 100 Wichita Falls · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Wichita Falls Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Wichita Falls Amount: US $53,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Impact100 Wichita Falls empowers women to participate in…

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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