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.
State Partner Grants Organization: Women's Public Leadership Network (WPLN) Purpose: WPLN awards grants to existing and emerging state organizations who seek to serve diverse women by preparing them…
State Pilot Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (361583) Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Last…
STCU Educational Scholarship Status: Active endowed scholarship Geographic Scope: Tri-Cities area (Washington State) Award Frequency: Two scholarships granted each year Program Overview An endowed…
Stephanie D. Brown and Barbara M. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026…
Stephens College Junior Rider Championship Scholarship Award Amount: $1,500 Presented by: Stephens College and Caroline Shepard Geographic Scope: Not specified; available to participants in the…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Beginning in Fall 2025 we will only have a fall cycle. If an existing grantee would not have been eligible to apply for a grant until spring 2026, we are making a one-time…
Strategic Initiative Grants: Women's Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2025 Summary The Winston-Salem Foundation's…
Overview _NOTE: Applicant institutions MUST be AREA eligible (as defined by the NIH) or partner with an AREA eligible institution. As part of the required Pre-Proposal, applicants must upload a…
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Civil Society in Poland Funder: Action for Democracy (A4D) Status: This grant opportunity appears to have passed. The deadline referenced was July 17, 2023…
Strengthening Feminist Movements in Asia Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women's Fund Asia Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Strengthening Feminist Movements in…
WTS Orange County Student Art Program Overview: A program introducing elementary school students to transportation through interactive presentations and art projects. Geographic Scope: Orange County,…
Student-Parent Success Model Status: Ongoing initiative Geographic Scope: Alabama (through Alabama Community College System partnership) Focus Areas: - Workforce development for student-parents -…
Subgroup Awards: Intrinsically Disordered Protein Subgroup Postdoctoral Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Biophysical Society Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Subgroup Awards for…
Sue Wieland Embracing Possibility Award Award Amount: $20,000 Recurrence: Annual Geographic Scope: Metro Atlanta, Georgia Eligibility: Given annually to one of Atlanta Women's Foundation's grantee…
Sue Zelickson Scholarship Funder: Offered by Women Who Really Cook Geographic Scope: Minnesota Overview: The Sue Zelickson Scholarship supports women in Minnesota who are pursuing education in…
Summit Credit Union Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Summit Credit Union Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: August 10, 2025 Summary The Summit Credit Union Grant emphasizes charitable giving…
Susan A. Robbins Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Susan A. Robbins Memorial…
Susan Ekdale Field Camp Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Susan Ekdale Field Camp…
Swan Society in Boston: Agency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Swan Society in Boston Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The S.W.A.N. Society in Boston provides financial assistance through individual…
SWE Collegiate/Graduate Scholars Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Women Engineers Amount: US $1,000 - US $19,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The SWE Collegiate/Graduate Scholars…