Grants for Women

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,602 active grants for women in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 849 list an award amount, with a median of $8,000.

Grants tracked: 1,602; from 969 funders
Median award: $8,000; middle half $2,500–$27K
Total listed funding: $93.3M; across 849 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 122 with a published date

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Focus on the Fourth St David's Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2M	Not published	$2M
Southern Sisterhood Society Scholarship Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A new scholarship program supporting South Lake County residents pursuing vocational, technical, or certificate programs. This is one of 12 scholarships available through the Community Foundation for the 2025-26 school year.	Not published	Varies
Judith Chapman Memorial Women's Leadership Award Magnes Museum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors distinguished women community members whose Jewish values, contributions of time, creativity, energy, and resources sustain and enrich the Jewish community.	Not published	Varies
The Women's Fund Topeka Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Fund Chicago Foundation for Women · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Rapid Response Fund grants support grassroots, community solutions and approaches through a variety of advocacy strategies that will protect women, girls, and gender-expansive people and their families and advance policies and…	Not published	$1K – $5K
Women’s Giving Circle Grants Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Women’s Giving Circle Grants, an initiative by the Cadillac Area Community Foundation, focuses on promoting economic self-sufficiency and well-being for women and girls.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Scholarship Society of Women Engineers Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K One of SWE's 330+ named scholarships available to qualifying undergraduate and graduate students. Part of the broader SWE Scholarship program that annually disburses over $1 million to support women pursuing engineering degrees.	Not published	$5K
FoN: Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability Grant Program Friends of Nepal · Foundation Not published · $5K The Friends of Nepal (FoN) is inviting applications for its Climate Change, Conservation, and Sustainability Grant Program.	Not published	$5K
SMSNA Fellowship Training Program Grant for Women in Prosthetic Urology Sexual Medicine Society of North America · Foundation Not published · Varies 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.	Not published	Varies
The Women’s Giving Circle Grants Fund Community Foundation of Dunn County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of Dunn County has been established to strengthen the spirit of women through collaborative philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Grant L’Oréal USA · Foundation Not published · $75K The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship empowers women postdoctoral scientists by providing annual grants to support their research in STEM fields.	Not published	$75K
Futurama Foundation: The Continuing Education Scholarship Grant BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation offers a $3000 Continuing Education Scholarship to support Maine women pursuing accredited college or training programs.	Not published	Up to $3K
Infant & Maternal Health Grant Women's Foundation of Mississippi · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship PEO Sisterhood CA State Chapter · Foundation Not published · $3K Non-renewable scholarship for graduating women in their final year of high school. Must be used in academic year following graduation or will be forfeited.	Not published	$3K
Junior League of Scranton Scholarship Grant Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Buiding a stronger, More Vibrant Community For over 70 years, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has served Northeastern Pennsylvania as a steward of charitable resources, a grantmaker, and a catalyst for positive change.	Not published	Varies
AESEF: Graduate Studies in Audio Grants - Genelec Mike Chafee Audio Pioneering Scholarship Audio Engineering Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AESEF Genelec Mike Chafee Audio Pioneering Scholarship supports exceptional women pursuing graduate studies in audio engineering.	Not published	Varies
Brighter Future Fund American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K American Farmland Trust's national Brighter Future Fund (launched 2020) provides grants of up to $5,000 to farmers across the country to improve resilience, enhance farm viability, and access land.	Not published	Up to $5K
LACCW Resilience Scholarship Program Grant Los Angeles County · Foundation Not published · Varies The LACCW Resilience Scholarship Program, initiated by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women, supports women in overcoming personal and academic challenges.	Not published	Varies
Women’s Environmental Leadership Fund Grant Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Begin the process by completing the Partner With Us form on our website. Have an initial call with Tides staff to discuss your mission, program activities, needs, and timeline.	Not published	Varies
Women's Philanthropy Fund The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Philanthropy Fund provides grants to support programs and services that benefit women and families, particularly those in vulnerable situations. The fund focuses on education, health, economic opportunity, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Fund Grants Women's Fund of Hawai'i · Foundation Not published · Varies While mentioned in navigation menus and grant listings, limited specific details are provided in the available content. This appears to be an emergency funding program for women and girls in Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
Emma E. Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Chester County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Emma E. The next deadline for this grant is Sun, 31 May 2026. The Emma E. Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to memorialize Emma by helping female swimmers pursue their dreams of a college education.	Not published	Varies
Baronowski Family STEM Scholarship Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K We partner with donors to administer scholarships for students across the state. Most NCCF scholarships open for applications on Dec.	Not published	$1K
Women to Watch Award Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2006, MOCPA has honored outstanding women in the accounting profession through the Women to Watch Awards.	Not published	Varies

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About 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for women award?

Of the 1,602 grants for women Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 849 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for women?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Association of University Women Inc (19), Society of Women Engineers (19), Association for Women Geoscientists (15), Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (11), and Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc (9). In all, 969 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for women due?

Of 1,602 grants listed, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 122 have a published upcoming deadline, 392 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,068 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

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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