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.

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Soroptimist Kansas City Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Service Objectives Grants Overview: Annual grants program supporting 501(c)(3) agencies and community organizations serving women and girls in the Kansas City area. Geographic Scope: Greater Kansas…

SERVING USA INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Serving USA Grant Program Funder: Serving USA Inc (WA, US) Website: servingusa.org Status: Active - Currently accepting Letter of Intent applications Funding Focus Serving USA empowers Christian…

FWA OF NEW YORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Seton Hall University Undergraduate Mentoring Program Overview: A mentoring program established in 2015 to encourage women to seek career opportunities in finance and business. The program leverages…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sharon Orloski Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Sharon Orloski…

NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMEN'S · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SHE Change Grant Funder: New Hampshire Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Focus Areas: - Innovation in programming for women and girls - Collaboration and strengthening opportunity -…

NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Sigma Kappa Courage and Conviction Scholarship Funder: NPC Foundation (funded by Sigma Kappa) Award Amount: $1,000 Status: Active - offered annually (added in 2018) Overview The Sigma Kappa Courage…

$2,000 - $15,000
WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER LA CROSSE INC · May 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Signature Grant Funder: Women's Fund of Greater La Crosse Inc (WFGL) Geographic Scope: Greater La Crosse, Wisconsin area Purpose: Support local nonprofit programs that exclusively serve women and…

SIOR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SIOR-SparrowHawk Foundation Excellence Award Status: Active (established endowment) Geographic Scope: United States (Texas) Focus Areas: Master's Real Estate Education Eligibility: - Female students…

Sisterhood For Good Inc · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Sisterhood For Good Grant Program Funder: Sisterhood For Good Inc (FL, US) Organization Type: All-volunteer registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation Geographic Scope: Florida Registration…

Sisters Of Mercy · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sisters Of Mercy Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Legacy Grant aims to enhance the…

US $20,000 - US $50,000
SKILLBUILDERS FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Skillbuilders Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Skillbuilders Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The SkillBuilders Fund Grant supports organizations dedicated to…

ANOTHER ROUND ANOTHER RALLY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Skylight Mentorship Program Overview: A six-week mentorship program that connects female, femme, and nonbinary bartending professionals with experienced spirits industry mentors for career…

THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF LOUISVILLE CHARITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Small Charities Fund Funder: The Woman's Club of Louisville Geographic Scope: Louisville, Kentucky area Overview: The Woman's Club of Louisville distributes grants annually through their Small…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary Overview Note: This grant application…

50-100% cost-paid for AIARE Level 1 courses
NORTHWEST AVALANCHE CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Snowpack Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Washington, Oregon, and Colorado Focus Areas: Avalanche safety education and backcountry access Overview: The Snowpack Avalanche Scholarship…

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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