Grants for Women

Last updated October 20, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,602 active grants for women in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 849 list an award amount, with a median of $8,000.

Grants tracked: 1,602; from 969 funders
Median award: $8,000; middle half $2,500–$27K
Total listed funding: $93.3M; across 849 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 122 with a published date

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Zero-to-One Fellowship Basblue Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program for early-stage women and non-binary entrepreneurs in Detroit and Southeast Michigan, providing business incubation, mentorship, and support services.	Not published	Varies
Ewi Bobbi Sims Scholarship Grant Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ewi Bobbi Sims Scholarship supports women in the Coastal Bend area who are in transition due to various life challenges such as loss of a spouse or job, health issues, or divorce, and who wish to pursue higher education.	Not published	Varies
ABC Humane Wildlife Women In STEM Academic Scholarship Grant ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $1K The ABC Humane Wildlife Women In STEM Academic Scholarship aims to empower women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).	Not published	$1K
Award for Excellence in Leadership Wave Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Awardee is honored at the annual Women in Leadership Banquet held on the Pepperdine University campus each spring.	Not published	Varies
Innovation Hub Ideas Beyond Borders Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Ideas Beyond Borders' Innovation Hub offers small grants to people with bold ideas without the bureaucracy, corruption, and red tape typical of traditional grant processes.	Rolling	Varies
CCF: Women and Girls - Women's Fund Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Connecticut Community Foundation's Women's Fund Grant aims to empower girls and young women by fostering self-esteem, resilience, and advocacy through targeted programs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship AIA Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Annual scholarship honoring architect Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, a principal at Payette and health-care practice leader who was instrumental in defining and elevating the national discourse for women in design.	Not published	$10K
HERizon Fund Washington Area Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Khaled Hosseini Foundation Omid Grant The Khaled Hosseini Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Khaled Hosseini Foundation Omid Grant provides vital humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, focusing on women and children. This grant supports projects aimed at delivering education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Women Grants Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals	Not published	Up to $3K
Women's Initiative (WIN) Endowed Scholarship Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K WIN Endowed Scholarship program awards funds to support women pursuing CFP® certification and education requirements.	Not published	Up to $5K
General Grant Program Women Helping Women Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Women Helping Women Fund offers annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and children in Spokane County. The program uses a collective giving model where donors vote on funding priorities and grant recipients.	Not published	Varies
International Trade Cohort (ITC) Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A four-month program designed to support veteran women looking to expand into global markets.	Not published	Up to $10K
Ada I. Pressman Memorial Scholarship Society of Women Engineers Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K One of SWE's 330+ named scholarships available to qualifying undergraduate and graduate students. Part of the broader SWE Scholarship program that annually disburses over $1 million to support women pursuing engineering degrees.	Not published	$6K
CSW Mini-Grant Program County of Santa Clara · State Not published · $500 – $2K The CSW Mini-Grant Program, run by the County of Santa Clara, aims to fund projects that empower women and girls in leadership, civic engagement, economic, educational, social, and health areas.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Women LEAD Scholarship Program Junior League of Dallas Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K	Not published	$1K – $15K
Bonnie Cardone Memorial Scholarship for Ocean-Minded Content Creators Grant Women Divers Hall of Fame · Foundation Not published · $2K The Bonnie Cardone Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, awards $1,500 to a woman diver enrolled in a U.S. or Canada degree program in journalism, graphic arts, photography, or videography.	Not published	$2K
Sally Ann Forrester Scholarship Grant The Ibma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The IBMA Foundation was created by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2007 with a bequest from the Richard Barnhart estate.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Live Your Dream Grant American Alpine Club · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Live Your Dream Grant, supported by The North Face, empowers climbers of all levels to pursue personal climbing goals and share their experiences with their communities.	Not published	$500 – $1K
IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Mojgan Daneshmand Grant for Women Ieee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) is happy to announce the award to increase women's visibility at the annual IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Schuyler Health Foundation Emergency Financial Assistance Fund for Women with Cancer Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Schuyler Health Foundation, partnered with Gorges Givers volunteers, has established a fund to provide emergency financial assistance to women diagnosed with cancer.	Rolling	Varies
Lipedema Foundation: Mentored Award Grant Daftuar Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Lipedema Foundation's Mentored Award supports postdoctoral research training for PhD candidates and clinicians, aiming to improve understanding and treatment of Lipedema, a chronic condition affecting mainly women.	Not published	Up to $100K
Markos Family Breast Cancer Woman Faculty Scholar Grant Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K This award is given to a junior woman faculty member (assistant professor or assistant scientist) to support her development as a leader in breast cancer research.	Not published	$20K
AWWA Scholarship Program - Dave Caldwell Scholarship American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Water Works Association is the world’s largest organization of water supply professionals. AWWA and its members recognize the importance of investing in students as the future of the water industry.	Not published	Varies

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About 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for women award?

Of the 1,602 grants for women Grantable lists as of October 20, 2026, 849 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for women?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Association of University Women Inc (19), Society of Women Engineers (19), Association for Women Geoscientists (15), Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (11), and Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc (9). In all, 969 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for women due?

Of 1,602 grants listed, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 122 have a published upcoming deadline, 392 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,068 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

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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