International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund Purpose: Provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States or Canada. Geographic Scope: Scholarships for…
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.
International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund Program Type: Need-based scholarship for international graduate students Overview: The International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund provides scholarships for…
International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: For international women students from outside U.S. and Canada to study in U.S. or Canada; also available for international…
International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS) Status: Active program for international women students Geographic Scope: International women students pursuing graduate study in the United States or…
International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS) Purpose: Provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Geographic Scope: For international women…
International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS) Program Type: Need-based scholarship for international women students Geographic Scope: For graduate study in United States or Canada Maximum Award: $12,500…
International Postdoctoral Scholars in Cancer Research Fellowship Funder: Mary Kay Ash Foundation Overview: Two-year fellowship program offering international postdoctoral researchers the opportunity…
International Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The AAUW International Project…
International Trade Cohort (ITC) Overview: A four-month program designed to support veteran women looking to expand into global markets. Program Details - Duration: 4 months - Funding: Up to $10,000…
Invest in Women Fund Funder: Working for Women Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: United States (focus on nonprofits in W4W network) Purpose: The Invest in Women Fund fosters growth of nonprofits in the…
Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Womens Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants aim to support…
İrem Bölükbaşı Memorial Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Turkey and United States (Boğaziçi University and U.S. universities) Focus Areas: - Education scholarships - Support for chemistry and…
Irene Zurine Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students interested in one or more of our…
Issues Affecting Women Grant Programme Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oak Foundation USA Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Issues Affecting Women Grant Programme…
IWCF Pool-Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The IWCF Pool-Fund Grant, established by the…
J. Frances Allen Scholarship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Fisheries Society Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The J. Frances Allen Scholarship Award,…
Jack L. Hoaglin Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albion Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $450 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Jack Hoaglin Family Fund, managed by the Albion…
James A. & Faith Knight Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James A. & Faith Knight Foundation Last Updated: February 05, 2025 Summary The James A. & Faith Knight Foundation Grant supports…
James A. and Faith Knight Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: James A. & Faith Knight Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The James A. and Faith Knight Foundation Grant…
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the lives…
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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