P.E.O. Scholar Awards Purpose: 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.…
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.
P.E.O. Scholar Awards Purpose: 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.…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: Non-renewable scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school Background: A…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Status: Active program for high school seniors Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: High school seniors entering postsecondary education Program Purpose:…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Purpose: 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.…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Overview: A non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. The scholarship must be used in the academic year following graduation or…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Program Type: Non-renewable scholarship for graduating high school seniors Overview: The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is a non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating women in…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Overview: A non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. Award must be used in the academic year following graduation or it will…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Program Type: Non-renewable merit-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Award Amount: $2,500 (non-renewable) Purpose:…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Purpose: Non-renewable $2,500 scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. Award must be used in the academic year following graduation or will be…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Purpose: Non-renewable scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. Must be used in academic year following graduation or will be forfeited. Award…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Overview: A non-renewable scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. STAR stands for recognition and encouragement of academic excellence. Award…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: High school seniors pursuing any field of postsecondary education Program Description: Non-renewable…
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Purpose: Non-renewable scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school who demonstrate excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, and…
P.O.W.E.R. Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Full Name: Policy Organizers for Women's Empowerment and Rights Overview Empowers women with the skills and confidence to engage in…
PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The PAE Diversity in…
PANO Microgrants Status: Program concluded; PANO organization ceased operations in 2025 Award Amount: Typically $500-$1,000+ per award (amount varied by round and project category) Geographic Scope:…
Park City Community Foundation: Women’s Giving Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Park City Community Foundation Amount: US $90,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The PCCF: Women’s Giving…
Pat Allynson Winter Fund Overview: The Pat Allynson Winter Fund comprises a significant portion of the Stuntz Foundation's resources. The late Dr. Winter directed that grants from this Fund reflect…
Pat and John MacTavish Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Pat and John MacTavish Fund, established in 2007 by John Mac…
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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