National Scholarship Program Overview: Since 1976, endowed scholarship funds have made it possible for the SDT Foundation to directly support individual sisters in achieving their educational goals.…
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.
National Village Ladies Club Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Central Alabama Community Foundation…
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science: Science Outreach Category Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Springer Nature Limited Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The…
NC Council for Women Grants The NC Council for Women provide grants pertaining to domestic violence and sexual assault. - Category: Health and Human Services
NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The…
NCGA Foundation Junior Girls Grant Program Overview: The NCGA Foundation Junior Girls Grant Program awards grants of up to $1,000 to support junior girls' golf programs across Northern…
NCJW Israel Grants Program Organization: National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Geographic Scope: Israel Program Description: NCJW's Israel Grants Program supports feminist organizations and women's…
Nevada Women's Philanthropy: Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Nevada Women's Philanthropy Impact…
New Era Cap Foundation Event Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Era Cap Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The New Era Cap Foundation offers event sponsorships to nonprofit…
New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Era Cap Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations…
New Grant to Support Women's and Girls' Health in Door County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Door County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Door County…
New Hampshire Women’s Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Women’s Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation…
New Works Exploration Fund for Works by Women Composers Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Provides travel subsidies for staff to travel to other cities to attend performances or workshops of new…
New York Grace Legendre Endowment Fund Inc. (GLEF): Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund, Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The…
Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Newburyport Society for the…
Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT) Overview: A six-month accelerator program providing structured mentorship and grant funding to selected women veteran entrepreneurs. Program Details -…
Next Level Business Transformation 2 (NLBT2): Fast Track to Contracts Overview: A program designed to help Entrepreneur Women Associated with the Military (EWAM) identify immediate opportunities to…
NFDA Women's Scholarships Funder: Funeral Service Foundation Inc (WI, US) Overview: Professional development scholarship program supporting women in the funeral service profession. Referenced on the…
NHWF: Women and Girls of Color Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Women’s Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The NHWF: Women and Girls of Color…
NICF: Fulton County Women’s Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Fulton County…
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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