Portland Foundation Women’s Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Portland Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: May 24, 2025 Summary The Portland Foundation Women’s Giving Circle…
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.
Power of the Purse Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Power of the Purse Grant supports organizations that assist women…
Overview Power of the Purse The Power of the Purse (POP) Fund is a women's giving circle dedicated to strengthening the community by providing grant funds to non-profit organizations serving the…
Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund provides…
Presbyterian Mission Agency Thank Offering grants for nonprofits whose project will work with women, children, youth, young adults, persons of diverse races and/or ethnicities and/or persons with…
The purpose of this program is to support small new or expanded projects, or small capital improvement projects, that will work with women, children, youth, young adults, persons of diverse races…
Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Internally-Displaced Persons and Returnees' Communities (PARGIRC) Funder: UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women Partner: Women for Afghan…
Overview About ACS The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress. ACS is committed to improving all lives through the…
Prof. İsmail B. Çelik Memorial Scholarship Overview: Supports women from Türkiye who aspire to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies, internships, or research opportunities in the United States.…
Professional Excellence Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Professional Excellence Award recognizes women who have made…
Professional Pipeline for Advancement Overview: A program designed to match unemployed and underemployed women veterans with small businesses positioned for growth and expansion, providing leadership…
Professional Women in Construction - Boston Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $7,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary Overview…
Professional Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Western Mass., Inc. Scholarship Fund for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last…
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Purpose: Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school…
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Overview: Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school…
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Program Type: Need-based grant for women returning to education Overview: The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) provides need-based grants to women…
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Overview: Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school…
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Purpose: Provides need-based grants to women in the United States or Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school…
Program for Continuing Education (PCE) Program Type: Need-based grant for women returning to education Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Maximum Award: $4,000 (one-time grant) Purpose:…
Overview Project ACCESS: Accelerating Career Connections and Employment Success Strategies Jobs for the Future (JFF), with support from the PwC Foundation, is creating and supporting a cohort of 10…
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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