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.

1,672 grants
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Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) · Rolling / Open Foundation

OWSD Early Career Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The OWSD…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

P.E.O. Chapter DS Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The P.E.O. Chapter DS Scholarship supports female students from…

PEO Sisterhood AL State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Status: Active (referenced on website) Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Background: Listed as an educational support program through P.E.O. International Note:…

PEO Sisterhood OK State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Status: Mentioned on website as educational support program, but no detailed information provided in extracted content. Contact: P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand…

PEO Sisterhood KS State Chapter · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Status: Active program providing need-based grants Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: Need-based grants for women whose education…

PEO Sisterhood OR State Chapter · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: Need-based grants for women whose education has been interrupted and who need to…

PEO Sisterhood OK State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Purpose: Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who need to return to school to support…

PEO Sisterhood AL State Chapter · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: Need-based grants for women whose education has been interrupted and who need to…

PEO Sisterhood AZ State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Overview: A need-based grant program providing one-time grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find…

PEO Sisterhood IN State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Purpose: Need-based grants for women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who need to return to school to support…

Up to $25,000
PEO Sisterhood AL State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: Doctoral-level study and research across various fields including medicine, nursing, microbiology,…

Up to $25,000
PEO Sisterhood OR State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Status: Active, established in 1991 Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: Doctoral-level degree programs in any field of study including medicine, nursing,…

Up to $25,000
PEO Sisterhood GA State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Program Type: Merit-based award for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Established: 1991 Purpose: To recognize and encourage…

Up to $25,000
PEO Sisterhood NY State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Program Type: Merit-based award for doctoral-level study Overview: The P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) were established in 1991 to provide substantial merit-based awards for women…

Up to $25,000
PEO Sisterhood OH State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Overview: Established in 1991, the P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) provide substantial merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or…

Up to $25,000
PEO Sisterhood KS State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Status: Active program established in 1991 Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: Merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees in fields…

Up to $25,000
PEO Sisterhood IN State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Purpose: Merit-based awards to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the…

Up to $25,000
PEO Sisterhood NM State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Overview: Established in 1991 to provide substantial merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. and Canada.…

PEO Sisterhood AZ State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Overview: A merit-based award program established in 1991 to recognize and encourage academic excellence and achievement by women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited…

PEO Sisterhood OK State Chapter · November 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

P.E.O. Scholar Awards Purpose: Provide substantial merit-based awards for women pursuing doctoral-level degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. and Canada. Geographic Scope: United…

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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