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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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.…

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Alpha Phi/Betty Mullins Jones Scholarship Funder: NPC Foundation (National Panhellenic Conference Foundation) Award Amount: $1,000 Status: Active - offered annually Overview Established by the Alpha…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Altrusa Club of Wenatchee Scholarship Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Background: The Altrusa Club of Wenatchee was part of an international service club providing…

CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alvin & Kathryn Schmidt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Alvin & Kathryn Schmidt Scholarship, managed by the Crown…

Zonta International · Rolling / Open Foundation

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Zonta International Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Amelia Earhart Fellowship, established by Zonta…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

American Association of University Women / Wagy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

American Association of University Women/Wagy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview Our Mission The Community…

Amplify Her Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Funder is not issuing an open grant cycle in 2025._ Amplify Her Foundation Amplify Her® Foundation’s mission is to support women and girls from underserved communities to become…

Up to $10,000 annually ($1,000 each month)
AMPLIFY EQUITY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Amplifying Opportunity in Our Community Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Target Audience: Women of color entrepreneurs Program Description: This pilot initiative expands Amplify Equity's…

AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMENS ASSOCIATIONINC · September 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

AMWA Women Lead Scholarship Funder: American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) Overview: The Women Lead program is designed to encourage women physicians to pursue political office and engage in…

SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Amy Edwards Second Wind Initiative Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Overview About Us As a tax-exempt, public charity,…

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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