Public Voices Fellowship on Racial Justice in Early Childhood Overview: Designed to bring new and diverse voices into racial justice in early childhood conversations. Partnership: In partnership with…
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.
Overview _TTCF utilizes a simplified and streamlined granting process. Nonprofits need only apply once to a consolidated grant cycle offering at least $300,000 in available grant funds. Grant…
Qurate Retail Group: Community & Social Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Qurate Retail Group Last Updated: January 15, 2025 Summary The Qurate Retail Group Community & Social Impact Grant aims to…
R.O.S.E. Foundation Scholar Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The R.O.S.E. Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The R.O.S.E. Foundation Scholar Scholarship is designed to support…
Rachael Townsend Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Rachael Townsend Memorial Scholarship, offered by…
Rachel Fuchs Memorial Award for Excellence in Mentorship and Service to Women/LGBTQ in the Profession Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coordinating Council for Women in History Amount: US $500 Last…
Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award - Organizational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rachels Network Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award is an…
Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award - Personal Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rachels Network Inc Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Pre-proposal deadline refers to…
Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries Grants and Scholarships Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency Amount: US $100 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The…
Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albuquerque Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Rae Lee Siporin Scholarship for…
Raleigh Alumnae Delta Scholarship Endowment for Non-traditional Students Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Raleigh…
Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund Grant aims…
Rapid Response Fund Status: Applications have closed Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area (includes city and collar counties and, in some cases, statewide) Overview: Rapid Response Fund grants support…
Rapid Response Funding Funder: Groundswell Action Fund (501(c)(4)) Geographic Scope: Nationwide, United States Focus Areas: - Electoral organizing - Campaign push moments - Unexpected opportunities…
Rapid Response Grants Funder: Women's Foundation of Mississippi Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide Purpose: Emergency funding for organizations directly serving vulnerable women and families…
Ravenal Foundation Feature Film Grant Amount: $7,500 Purpose: Supports a woman second-time feature film director over 40 years of age in the production of a dramatic feature film. Focus Areas: -…
RBG – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The RBG – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial…
RCCF: Women’s Giving Circle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ripley County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The RCCF Women’s Giving Circle Grants support nonprofit organizations…
RCF Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richland County Foundation Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The RCF Women's Fund Grant, established by the Richland County Foundation, aims to empower…
Rebecca Hart Swartzlander Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rebecca Hart Swartzlander Trust Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Rebecca Hart Swartzlander Trust…
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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