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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TIMBERLINE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Chopra-Bakshi Scholarship at Woodstock School Status: Active Donors: Dr. Gita Chopra Bakshi and Dr. Ajay Bakshi (practicing physicians in Bethesda, Maryland) Geographic Scope: Uttarakhand, India…

BENTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Cookie Jar Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Benton Community Foundation (IN) Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Cookie Jar Grant empowers women and girls in Benton County by funding programs…

Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

The CWEF Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF) Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Overview Mission The Colorado Women’s Education Foundation…

DANIEL E STUNTZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Dr. Patricia Allynson Winter Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel E. Stuntz Memorial Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Dr. Patricia Allynson…

A CARING COMMUNITY INC · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant Funder: A Caring Community Inc (The Fabulous Find) Geographic Scope: Seacoast area (Maine/New Hampshire region) Program Description: The Fabulous Find is a…

The Father's Table Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Father's Table Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Father's Table Foundation Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Father's Table Foundation Grant aims to…

Community Foundations of Canada · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Fund for Gender Equality Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of Canada Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Fund for Gender Equality is a pivotal…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Fund for Homeless Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Fund for Homeless Women Grant aims…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Fund for Women & Girls Funder: Special initiative of TFEC Geographic Scope: Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties, and the Dillsburg Area Focus Areas: Programs that broaden…

THE SOCIETY OF WOMAN GEOGRAPHERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Gold Medal Established: 1941 Designer: Lucile Sinclair Douglass, sculptor Representation: Winged Victory standing upon the arc of the world Overview The Society's highest honor awarded to a…

Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Greenbrier Valley Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The Greenbrier Valley…

THE HADASSAH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Hadassah Foundation: Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hadassah Foundation Amount: Up to US $80,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Hadassah Foundation supports organizations enhancing…

THE JENSEN PROJECT INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview What is GrantTank? Our GrantTank program is a funding opportunity and a think tank for anti-trafficking nonprofit non-governmental organizations. By strategically partnering with…

NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Justice Initiative and Collaborative Fund Funder: New York Women's Foundation Inc Overview: A pioneering philanthropic mobilization effort to end mass incarceration with a lens of gender and…

The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle empowers women through…

LEEWAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leeway Foundation Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) supports women and…

SEEDING JUSTICE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Lilla Jewel Award Overview: Named in honor of artist, radical feminist, and suffragist Lilla Jewel, this award was created to address the inequities that women and artists of marginalized genders…

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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