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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US $10,000 - US $35,000
THE LALOR FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Anna Lalor Burdick Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lalor Foundation Inc. Amount: US $10,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Anna Lalor Burdick Grant Program supports…

US $10,000 - US $35,000
THE LALOR FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Anna Lalor Burdick Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lalor Foundation Inc. Amount: US $10,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Anna Lalor Burdick Program supports…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
ANNA MAY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Anna May Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna May Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Anna May Family Foundation, established in…

ANNA W THORNTON & ALEXANDER P THORNTON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ Anna W. & Alexander P. Thornton Charitable Trust Preference to charities in…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Grants…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Anne Marie Muhs Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Anne Marie Muhs Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University…

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Anne Pressly Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students…

ANNE S RICHARDSON FUND XXXXX3004 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anne S. Richardson Fund Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants offer support for charitable purposes, focusing…

ANNIKA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ANNIKA Inspiration Award Overview: Honors women who are inspiring and making an impact on others, beyond their achievements in competitive golf. Purpose: Recognizes those who are using their…

Up to $700,000
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Women's Foundation of Mississippi Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide Mission: Economic security for women and girls Focus Areas: - Access to Opportunity/Community…

$65,000 per organization (3-year renewable commitment up to $975,000 per organization over three years)
The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grants Program (Southern Arizona) Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Geographic Scope: Southern Arizona Overview: WFSA's foundational annual grants program for nonprofits in…

US $2,750 - US $5,500
College Foundation, Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

ANSWER Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Foundation, Inc. Amount: US $2,750 - US $5,500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The ANSWER Scholarship, offered by the College Foundation…

Up to US $5,000
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ROANOKE VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Apel Family Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Junior League of Roanoke Valley Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Apel Family Grant, offered by the Junior League of…

ARISE CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arise Charitable Trust - Organizational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arise Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Arise Charitable Trust, established in 1986, provides grants…

WOMEN IN MINING NATIONAL · May 17, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Arizona Chapter Scholarship Funder: Arizona Chapter of Women in Mining (WIM AZ) Overview: Scholarship opportunities for Arizona college students pursuing education in mining-related fields and…

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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