Grants for Women

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,602 active grants for women in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Category D Grant The Board of Visitors · Foundation ~April · Up to $5K Organizations selected to submit full proposals must submit an IRS Form 990 for the past 1-2 years. Since 1908, The Board of Visitors has granted millions to serve the healthcare needs of the greater Phoenix community.	~April	Up to $5K
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship PEO Sisterhood OK State Chapter · Foundation ~April · $3K Non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. Must be used in academic year following graduation or it will be forfeited.	~April	$3K
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Zonta Club of Denver Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · $3K Established in 1998 from a generous bequest by Jane M. Klausman, a member of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York, this scholarship is awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or Master's degrees in business management.	~May	$3K
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Production Grant - AFI Directing Workshop for Women Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Production grant given each Spring to a participant at the Los Angeles-based American Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Women.	~May	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Award for Best Female Director - Columbia University Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Award granted each Spring to a promising filmmaker at Columbia University School of the Arts Film Division.	~May	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Excellence in Filmmaking Award - Nantucket Film Festival Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Award presented at the Nantucket Film Festival each Spring to a female writer/director who shows outstanding achievement in the art of filmmaking.	~May	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Finishing Funds Grant - New York Women in Film & Television Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Finishing funds grant awarded each Spring to a promising filmmaker through partnership with New York Women in Film & Television.	~May	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Screenwriting Fellowship - Tribeca Film Institute Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Screenwriting fellowship awarded each May at the annual Tribeca Film Festival through partnership with Tribeca Film Institute.	~May	Varies
Woman's Club of St. Matthews High School Scholarship Womans Club of St Matthews · Foundation ~May · $3K	~May	$3K
Woman's Club of St. Matthews Adult Woman Scholarship Womans Club of St Matthews · Foundation ~May · $3K	~May	$3K
Gould Charitable Foundation Grant The Gould Charitable Foundation · Foundation ~August · $5K – $50K The Gould Charitable Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Boston and Kansas City.	~August	$5K – $50K
Zonta Women in STEM Award Zonta Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · $2K – $10K	~October	$2K – $10K
Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 15, 2027 · Up to $6.3M The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to leverage NICHD clinical research Network infrastructure relevant to infants, children, women, pregnant and lactating women, and persons with disabilities to conduct innovative…	Nov 15, 2027	Up to $6.3M
WINcome (Women + Income = Women Thriving) The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies An evolution of WFCO's WAGES grantee cohort (2017-2021). WINcome is a board-controlled grantmaking program that provides flexible and holistic resources to women for economic security.	~December	Varies
Mood and Psychosis Symptoms during the Menopause Transition (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Varies The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advance translational research to better understand the emergence and worsening of mood and psychotic disorders (e.g., perimenopausal depression (PMD), generalized anxiety…	Jan 7, 2028	Varies
Karen Lee Richards Advancing Women in Finance Scholarship Investment Management Consultants Association Inc · Foundation Jun 30, 2030 · $4K – $80K Recipients selected based on demonstrated financial need, professional commitment, and alignment with Foundation's scholarship criteria through a structured selection process administered by the Foundation.	Jun 30, 2030	$4K – $80K
WCA Foundation Grant The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The WCA Foundation Grant, a part of The Minneapolis Foundation, aims to empower nonprofit organizations that directly serve women, particularly those in the Twin Cities.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Business Growth & Access to Capital (BGAC) Loan Fund Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K A partnership between the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC) and PeopleFund to support business growth and access to capital for women veteran and female military spouse entrepreneurs.	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Award for Excellence in Leadership Wave Enterprises Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award honors a woman whose academic leadership has made a significant contribution to her profession.	Not published	Varies
İrem Bölükbaşı Memorial Fund Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established by Engin (İrem's husband) to honor the legacy of İrem Bölükbaşı, a brilliant chemist and product development engineer at 3M who invented the Scotch-Brite™ Glass Cooktop Pads and Wand.	Not published	Varies
Women's Research Mentorship Grant Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Women's Research Mentorship Grant by the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation supports women in interventional radiology research, enhancing opportunities for medical students and residents.	Not published	Up to $25K
TPF Single Mothers Fund Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of Turkish Philanthropy Funds' special programs focused on gender equality and social economic development, specifically supporting single mothers in Turkey.	Not published	Varies
Child Care Solutions Fund Iowa Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Child Care Solutions Fund supports organizations working to expand child care capacity and address child care barriers for women and families in Iowa.	Not published	Varies
Established Conservationist Grant Program Conservation Nation · Foundation Not published · Varies Conservation Nation provides grants for global, wildlife-saving work being done by mid-career conservationists from underrepresented groups.	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 19, 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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