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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Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship,…

NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMEN'S · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pathways to Prosperity Grant Funder: New Hampshire Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Focus Areas: - Economic success and advancement of women and girls - Job training and skill…

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patrice Faye Cohen Memorial Scholarship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Patrice Faye Cohen Memorial Scholarship Award supports…

Patrina Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patrina Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrina Foundation Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Patrina Foundation Grant supports educational, cultural, and social service organizations,…

ATLANTA TRACK CLUB FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patty Foell Scholarship Funder: Atlanta Track Club Foundation Inc Overview: The Patty Foell Scholarship is a college scholarship awarded annually to a female metro Atlanta high school senior in…

AIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship Overview: Annual scholarship honoring architect Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, a principal at Payette and health-care practice leader who was instrumental in…

PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

PCF Women in Science Award Overview: Recognition award and lecture series honoring women scientists making significant contributions to prostate cancer research. Details: - Features distinguished…

ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peacebuilding Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Peacebuilding Grant Program, funded by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, aims…

National Medical Association · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Humanism in Healthcare Award Funder: The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Humanism in healthcare, advocacy and leadership advancing the…

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

PEO International Peace Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: African Women in Agricultural Research and Development Amount: Up to US $12,500 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The P.E.O.…

CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About the Program Chamber Music America’s Performance Plus program recognizes the contributions and diversity of perspectives that U.S.-based gender minorities and women bring to the field…

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Perkins Non-Traditional Occupations Grant RFP Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Amount: US $20,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The…

$1,500 travel stipend per awardee
NORTHEASTERN SECTION OF THE AMERICAN · October 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Pfizer Emergent Leader Award Award Type: Recognition and travel support for emerging women chemists Sponsor: ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) and Pfizer Amount: $1,500 travel stipend per awardee to…

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pfizer Emergent Leader Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Pfizer Emergent Leader Award recognizes up to eight…

The Transition Network Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Philadelphia Chapter of The Transition Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Transition Network Inc Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Philadelphia Chapter of The…

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

Phoenix Panhellenic Association Centennial Scholarship Funder: NPC Foundation (funded in honor of Phoenix Panhellenic Association's centennial) Award Amount: $1,000 Status: Active - offered annually…

THE LPGA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lpga Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Phyllis G. The next deadline for…

PINK AID INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pink Aid Organizational Grants Geographic Scope: Connecticut and Long Island, NY only Mission Focus: Pink Aid grants are awarded to recipients whose goals best advance Pink Aid's Mission: to help…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - New Program (Phillips 66) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The PLTW Gateway program, supported by…

Project Lead The Way Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Phillips 66) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Project Lead The Way Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The PLTW Gateway Program…

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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