Judith R. Walkowitz Article Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The North American Conference On British Studies Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Judith R. Walkowitz…
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.
Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship Fund Organization: Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) / Hydropower Foundation Status: Active (annual scholarships began in fall 2017) Geographic…
Julie Cross Memorial Scholarship Funder: Foundation of the United States Secret Service Association (USSSA) Geographic Scope: United States Program Status: Active; application window open March 10 -…
Julie Enberg Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Julie Enberg Memorial Scholarship…
Julie Tullis Memorial Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: British Mountaineering Council Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Julie Tullis Memorial Award is designed to support deserving female…
Juliette Low’s Amazing Girls Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Juliette Low’s Amazing Girls…
June Bacon-Bercey Scholarship In Atmospheric Sciences For Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The…
Junior League of Austin Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Junior League of Austin Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Junior League of Austin empowers…
Junior League of Detroit Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Junior League of Detroit Incorporated Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Junior League of Detroit Grant aims…
Overview Junior League of Lexington Purpose * Promoting voluntarism and improving the community through action and leadership. Position Statements * The Junior League of Lexington, Inc.…
Junior League of Miami Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Junior League Of Miami Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Junior League of Miami…
Junior League of Phoenix Foundation Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Junior League of Phoenix Foundation (JLPF) Geographic Scope: Maricopa County, Arizona / Phoenix Valley area Mission: The JLPF fosters…
Junior League of Scranton 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…
Junior Welfare League Grant Program Geographic Scope: York County, South Carolina Mission Alignment: The grant program supports local nonprofit organizations that align with the Junior Welfare…
Justice Fund Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut (service area) Focus Areas: Fighting discrimination; women's rights; immigration advocacy; racial justice; criminal justice reform Overview:…
Justice Janie L. Shores Scholarship Purpose: Established in 2006 by the Women's Section of the Alabama State Bar and the Alabama Law Foundation to support female law students and honor the legacy of…
Justice Ruby Kless Sondock Award Status: Active Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas area Focus Areas: Women attorney achievement and leadership in law Purpose: Presented by the Houston Bar Association…
JWCCF: American Association of University Women Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wood Community College Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The JWCC Foundation offers the…
JWF Chicago Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The JWF Chicago Annual Grants aim to…
JWF-NJ’s Spring Cycle - Large Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater MetroWest NJ Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The JWF-NJ’s Spring…
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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