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.

1,672 grants
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Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

RISE Women of Elk Grove Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The RISE Women of Elk Grove…

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund,…

WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER LA CROSSE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Roberta Zurn Outstanding Woman in Leadership Award Funder: Women's Fund of Greater La Crosse Inc (WFGL) Geographic Scope: Greater La Crosse, Wisconsin community Purpose: Honor extraordinary women in…

US $5,000 - US $30,000
JOSEPH & FLORENCE ROBLEE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Roblee Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Roblee Foundation Grant supports…

ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rochester Women's Giving Circle Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Rochester Women's Giving…

The Gruber Foundation/The Genetics Society of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Gruber Foundation/The Genetics Society of America Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Rosalind…

Four Way Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Rose Douglas Fund Grants Funder: Four Way Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Josephine County and surrounding areas in Oregon (target service area) Overview: The Four Way Community Foundation…

US $500 - US $2,500
Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rosie Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Rosie Fund Grant aims to support…

$12,000 for one finalist; $1,000 each for three other finalists
BOSTON SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS · December 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Rossiter Family Scholarship on Behalf of William J. Rizzo, Jr. Funder: Engineering Center Education Trust (TECET) Award Amount: $12,000 for one finalist; $1,000 each for three other finalists…

CENTER ON RURAL INNOVATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Innovation Network Status: Active community of practice Overview: The Rural Innovation Network is a growing consortium of small towns engaged in building digital economy ecosystems. It…

The Community Foundation of South Puget · Rolling / Open Foundation

Russell Legacy: Women in STEM Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Russell Legacy: Women in STEM…

NA'AMAT USA The Women's Labor Zionist · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship Fund Organization: NA'AMAT USA Geographic Scope: Israel Focus Areas: Legal education and women's rights in law Award Details: - Annual scholarship created by NA'AMAT…

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth Binnie Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Amount: C $6,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Ruth Binnie Fellowship honors a pioneer…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship,…

McPherson County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McPherson County Community Foundation Amount: US $750 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Ruth Scholarship, established by the McPherson County…

YOUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

S.T.E.M. for Girls Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The S.T.E.M. for Girls Grants…

NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sabrina Wright-Gilliar Scholarship Amount: $2,500 Purpose: Honor the memory of legendary prop master Sabrina Wright-Gilliar and support female high school seniors pursuing careers in below-the-line…

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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