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.
McNeill-Nott Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Alpine Club Amount: US $700 - US $4,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The McNeill-Nott Award honors the legacies of climbers Sue Nott…
Meant to Move Athletic Grants Funder: Movemeant Foundation Mission: Empower young female athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds by removing barriers to fitness and helping girls foster unshakeable…
Melissa Skiera Myers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Melissa Skiera Myers Scholarship, managed by the Grand…
WTS Orange County Mentoring Program Overview: A structured mentoring program connecting mentees with experienced professionals in the transportation industry. Geographic Scope: Orange County,…
Merata Mita Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Merata Mita Fellowship, offered by the Sundance Institute, honors the legacy of…
Merit-Based Graduate Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Gamma Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Delta Gamma Foundation Our Mission The Delta Gamma Foundation…
Metrowest Women's Fund General Grant Program Mission: The Metrowest Women's Fund identifies the needs of women and girls in Metrowest and raises resources to meet those needs. Geographic Scope:…
Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Sugar Company Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship, offered by…
Mid Career Excellence Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The AWG Mid-Career Excellence Award honors outstanding mid-career…
Mid-Year Established Conservationist Grant Program Status: No longer accepting applications. Last application deadline was February 28, 2022. Geographic Scope: Applicants must be U.S.-based (home…
Mildred C. Hanson, SIOR, Memorial Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States (national) Focus Areas: Commercial real estate education Eligibility: - Female students - Pursuing…
Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew Status: Active, accepting applications Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Out-of-school STEM learning, youth advocacy, gender equity in STEM Overview: The…
Mini-Grant Funder: Women's Fund of Greater La Crosse Inc (WFGL) Geographic Scope: Greater La Crosse, Wisconsin area Purpose: Support local nonprofit programs seeking funding under $2,000 through a…
Miss Fiesta® San Antonio Scholarship Funder: Fiesta San Antonio Foundation Geographic Scope: San Antonio, Texas Program Purpose: This scholarship provides financial support to the young woman…
Miss Fiesta® San Antonio Scholarship Overview: The Miss Fiesta® San Antonio program provides a scholarship opportunity for a talented, hardworking young woman selected to serve as an ambassador and…
Miss Hispanic Seafair Scholarship Funder: Latino Community Fund of Washington Program: Hispanic Seafair (LCF program since September 2017) Website: latinocommunityfund.org/about_hispanic_seafair…
Mississippi Women in the Lead Funder: Women's Foundation of Mississippi Program Type: Leadership development cohort program Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide Focus: Building leadership capacity…
Mona Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mona Foundation Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Mona Foundation Grant supports grassroots initiatives focused on universal education, gender…
Monica Abbott Softball Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview Greater Kansas City…
Montclair Fund for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montclair Fund for Women Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Montclair Fund for Women Grant supports…