Andrea Wagner Women in Science Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Andrea Wagner Women in Science…
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.
Ann and Michael Rosenblatt Women in Mathematics Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Nantucket Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Annette Golman Jayson and Frances Goodman Golman Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Applied Materials Foundation Grants: Education, Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Environment Focus Areas Status: ACTIVE Funder: Applied Materials Foundation Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary…
Applied Mathematics and Aerospace Engineering Summer Academy Overview: An annual summer academy designed to introduce middle school girls to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)…
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…
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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