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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THE KHALED HOSSEINI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Khaled Hosseini Foundation Omid Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Khaled Hosseini Foundation Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Khaled Hosseini Foundation Omid Grant provides vital humanitarian…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kim Love Sartory Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for Palm…

Covers event ticket, round-trip flight, and lodging
WORDPRESS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship Overview: The Kim Parsell Memorial Scholarship provides annual funding for WordPress contributors who identify as women to attend flagship WordPress community events.…

Full scholarship (free two-week bootcamp)
KODE WITH KLOSSY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kode With Klossy Flagship Summer Camps Scholarship Overview: Kode With Klossy's flagship program provides free two-week coding bootcamps for young women, gender nonconforming, and trans scholars ages…

THE KROGER CO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Introduction The Game Changers Scholarship was created by The Kroger Co. Foundation and the Always brand to champion women and their supporters who seek higher education in business,…

THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

L.I.T.T.Y. Book & Writers Club Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Full Name: Literature Inspires Teaches & Transforms You Overview A transformative writing program designed to help…

€5,000 - €300,000
L'Oréal · Rolling / Open Foundation

L'Oréal Fund for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: L'Oréal Amount: €5,000 - €300,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: The next funding cycle will be open from April 2, 2025 (12pm…

L’Oréal USA · Rolling / Open Foundation

L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: L’Oréal USA Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship…

Los Angeles County · Rolling / Open Foundation

LACCW Resilience Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles County Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The LACCW Resilience Scholarship Program, initiated by the Los Angeles…

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lactation Education Specialist (LES) Program Scholarships Organization: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles (BreastfeedLA) Geographic Scope: Greater Los Angeles area, Los Angeles…

Educational Foundation of Lake County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lakes of Mount Dora Women’s Club Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Lakes of Mount Dora Women’s Club…

US $500 - US $4,000
THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

LatinasGive! Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $4,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The LatinasGive! Fund, initiated by The Denver Foundation,…

Approximately US $1,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Laura Fish-Kelly Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Laura Fish-Kelly…

The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Laura Penny Community Impact Award Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Award Amount: $1,000 toward professional development Overview: Named after former WFSA CEO Laura Penny, this…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lavina Laible Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are awarded to…

LES DAMES D'ESCOFFIER INTERNATIONAL INC · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

LDEI Grande Dame Award Funder: Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) Award Type: Honorific recognition award Frequency: Biennial (every other year); alternates with Woman of Purpose Award…

$10,000 plus YETI prize package
LES DAMES D'ESCOFFIER INTERNATIONAL INC · March 17, 2027 · Biennial Foundation

LDEI Woman of Purpose Award Funder: Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) in partnership with YETI Award Amount: $10,000 to continue philanthropic work plus customized YETI product package…

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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