Grants for Women

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,602 active grants for women in its free grants database, drawn from 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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New Works Exploration Fund for Works by Women Composers Opera America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides travel subsidies for staff to travel to other cities to attend performances or workshops of new American operas by women composers.	Not published	Varies
Yinghsia Shih Li Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is a resource for local charitable giving.	Not published	Up to $10K
Women Givers of Northeast NC Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Women Givers of Northeast NC, part of the North Carolina Community Foundation, is a collective giving circle aimed at empowering women through philanthropy.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Women's Leadership Council Partnership Grant United Way of Greater Greensboro Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Partnership between United Way of Greater Greensboro and BB&T to empower emerging women leaders to invest in community impact. This program allows women to benefit from being a leadership donor while building toward higher giving levels.	Not published	Varies
Mammography Voucher Program Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K The Mammography Voucher Program helps reduce the barriers low-income, underinsured Pinellas County women face in obtaining comprehensive breast cancer screenings, diagnostic exams, and breast cancer treatment.	Not published	$40K
Sylvia L. Hackett Award Samuel Ready Scholarships Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual award designated for a Scholar in the ninth, tenth, or eleventh grade who has exhibited superior scholarship with contributions to school, community service and leadership.	Not published	Varies
Community Youth Volunteer Award Soroptimist International of Anacortes · Foundation Not published · Varies Given annually to a high school age girl who is pursuing her leadership aspirations through volunteer service.	Not published	Varies
Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants Anne S Richardson Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants offer support for charitable purposes, focusing on organizations in Ridgefield, Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
ALL 4-1 Campaign BFB Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $150 – $600 Increase the number of university scholarships available to indigenous Guatemalan girls from disadvantaged communities	Not published	$150 – $600
Women's Giving Circle (WGC) Grants Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northeast Michigan Women's Giving Circle is an endowment fund and membership opportunity created in 2006. Grants support projects of interest to women in northeast Michigan.	Not published	Varies
David N. Lane Trust for Aged & Indigent Women Grant Aged & Indignt Women's FD D Lane · Foundation Not published · Varies The David N. Lane Trust for Aged & Indigent Women Grant supports quality human services and health care for underserved senior women in Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Women's Giving Fund Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K The Women's Giving Fund awards grants to organizations that support women+ and children in Summit County. In 2025, the fund awarded $150,000 total to three grantee organizations.	Not published	$150K
Lakes of Mount Dora Women’s Club Scholarship Grant Educational Foundation of Lake County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lakes of Mount Dora Women’s Club Scholarship supports female graduates from Eustis, Mount Dora, or Tavares High School. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate active involvement in their community.	Not published	Varies
AAUW State College STEM Mini-Grant American Association of University Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The AAUW State College STEM Mini-Grant supports local organizations and schools in developing STEM programs aimed at empowering girls and women in Centre County.	Not published	Up to $500
Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K The Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal, established in 1936, honors women chemists for their distinguished service to the field.	Not published	Up to $18K
Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation Grants Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation (HWLF) has been supporting the rights and welfare of women and children in Hawaii for over 30 years.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program seeks to provide funding for programs that empower and encourage girls and young women to be involved in athletic and outdoor recreational opportunities.	Not published	$500
Women's Fund Grants Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Women's Fund Grants aim to improve the lives of women and girls in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, through philanthropy and education.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Women's Impact Grants Suffolk Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program from the Suffolk Foundation specifically focused on women's impact initiatives in the community.	Not published	Varies
Cardinals Community Grant Arizona Cardinals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1990, Cardinals Charities supports programs designed to improve the quality of life and enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona.	Not published	Varies
Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) Scholarship Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology (LIWP) Scholarship provides $1,000 to six exceptional participants from the 2025 LIWP Signature Program.	Not published	$1K
Women's Endowment Fund Grant Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Endowment Fund Grant, initiated in 1993, aims to uplift women and girls in Summit County through significant financial support and empowerment programs.	Not published	Varies
Women & Girls Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Harriet Tabak Woman of Valor Fund The Jewish Federation of Middlesex & Monmouth Counties a NJ Nonprofit Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Support and funding for Jewish women pursuing leadership development Amount not specified in source material. Purpose is to enable Jewish women to serve the community.	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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