The Lily Young Woman's Scholarship Overview: Financial assistance program designed to help young women access mental health and substance use disorder treatment with access to high-quality care.…
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.
The Marie A Calderilla Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Marie A Calderilla…
The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services…
The Metrowest Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metrowest Women's Fund Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Metrowest Women's Fund Grant aims to…
The Monticello College Foundation Fellowship for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $20,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Monticello…
The National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women's Initiatives Funder: New York Women's Foundation Inc (lead/participating organization) Overview: A dynamic national effort by leading women's…
The Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science: Scientific Achievement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Springer Nature Limited Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Nature…
The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program Program Type: Paid summer internship for college students Sponsors: The Pattis Family Foundation (primary), Ora Kathleen-Flynn Family Foundation…
The Rona Jaffe Foundation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Amount: More than US $2,500 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Rona Jaffe Foundation…
The Saturday Club’s Grant Fund Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saturday Club Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Saturday Club’s Grant Fund Program supports local charitable organizations…
The Service Club Alliance Grant (Zonta Club) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Service Club Alliance Grant, offered by the Midland…
The Solidarity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Fund for Women Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Solidarity Fund Grant, part of the Black Feminist Fund, aims to empower Black feminist…
The Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Spirit of St. Louis Women's…
The Study Group Scholarship for Women in Law Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview The Denver Foundation For 100 years,…
The Tom and Nancy Driscoll Foundation Scholarship: Income-Based Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The…
The Ultimate Foundation Overview: Foundation fueling a future for ultimate that is accessible to all backgrounds and identities by supporting USA Ultimate programs, partners, and communities.…
The Winters Group is based in Bowie, Maryland. The purpose of their grant program is to break down systemic barriers that impact marginalized women and youth by supporting established projects that…
The Woman's Club Scholarship Fund Program Name: Mary Munford Scholars Overview: In a tradition inspired more than 100 years ago by founding member and past president Mary Munford, The Woman's Club…
The Woman's Club Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…
The Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association (WNF&GA) Scholarship for the Study of Conservation and Natural Resources Management Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Woman's National Farm and Garden…
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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