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…
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.
Services Program for Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (361585) Grant FORECAST
Services Program for Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (361585) Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis…
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…
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…
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…
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 -…
SHE Leads: Empowering Nonprofit Leaders for Girls Conference Funder: S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls (CA, US) Overview Launched in 2024, SHE Leads is an annual Los Angeles–based conference for women…
Sherry Reed Memorial Undergraduate Marine Conservation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Sherry Reed…
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…
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-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 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 Helping Sisters: Need-Based Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Gamma Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview Delta Gamma Foundation Our Mission…
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…
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…
Skylight Mentorship Program Overview: A six-week mentorship program that connects female, femme, and nonbinary bartending professionals with experienced spirits industry mentors for career…
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…
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…
Overview SMSNA Foundation Our objective is to promote, encourage, and support the highest standards of practice, research, education, and ethics in the study of human sexual function and dysfunction.…
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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