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.
Great Lakes ReNEW - NSF Regional Innovation Engine Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Award Amount: Up to $160 million over 10 years Status: Awarded January 29, 2024 Lead Organization:…
Nursing Degree Funding Funder: Tri-City Hospital Foundation Focus Area: Women's Health Education Purpose: Providing education opportunities to women in the health field; helping ensure education…
NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The NVTC Foundation…
NYC Fund for Girls and Young Women Funder: New York Women's Foundation Inc Overview: The first of its kind in the United States, the NYC Fund for Girls and Young Women pools resources to invest in…
NYWIFT Scholarship Fund Amount: $2,500 per award Purpose: Provide financial assistance to second-year women students enrolled in graduate film programs to pursue their own projects. Geographic Scope:…
O'ahu Farm Viability Cohort Funder: Oahu Resource Conservation & Development Council / Women Farmers Network Geographic Scope: O'ahu, Hawaii Program Description: A 12-week cohort program designed to…
OFRGC Research Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Organization for Feminist Research on Gender and Communication Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The OFRGC Research…
Olive Boyles Golden Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Olive Boyles Golden Scholarship Fund, managed by the Manatee…
ONSIDE Fund: Funding New Solutions to Advance Gender Justice in Sports Status: Active/Ongoing Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: - Gender justice in sport - Feminist organizing through sport -…
Opalene Climate Capital Overview: Opalene Climate Capital is a unique, impact-oriented venture capital fund launched by VertueLab that doubles private investment with state-matched dollars to…
Opera Grants for Women Composers: Commissioning Grants Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Supports the development of new operas by women, advancing the important objective of increasing diversity…
Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: These grants support women composers in the development of new operas. Geographic Scope: North America Focus:…
Overview Optica Foundation Established in 2002, the Optica Foundation carries out charitable activities in support of the society’s student and early career communities. We cultivate the next…
Orange and Sullivan: Fund for Women and Children Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Orange and Sullivan Fund for…
Overview _NOTE: A complete application must be submitted through the CFT online grant portal including all properly labeled attachments. See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above for the Deadline to…
ORRAA Canadian-Funded Project Grants (First Wave) Funder: Government of Canada (CAD$9 million contribution announced at COP26 2021) Program Status: First wave of projects selected November 2022 at…
Osage Chapter Service Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Osage Chapter Service Scholarships, funded…
Otto and Clara Knerr Scholarship Amount: $500 Geographic Scope: Crestview students Focus Areas: Farming and plant/crop-related fields Eligibility: - Farming-related field excluding those related to…
Outstanding Achievement Award Established: 1978 Design: Personalized certificate with the SWG seal Overview This honor is awarded to a member who has made an outstanding contribution or service of…
Outstanding Educator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Outstanding Educator Award, established in 1988 by the…