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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PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: June 05, 2025 Summary The Women in Conservation…

TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Women's Fund Established: 2006 Mission: "To promote women's leadership in philanthropy, increase charitable contributions and strengthen their value through collective giving, and encourage a new…

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · September 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

The Women's Fund Geographic Scope: Wayne County, Ohio Deadline: September 1st (next: September 1, 2026) Eligibility: Tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and qualified government…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE LAND OF LINCOLN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Women's Fund The Women's Fund is an endowment fund at the Community Foundation that was established in 2006 by the Women for Women giving circle in order to create a permanent…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
United Way Of Tarrant County · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Tarrant County Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Women's Fund, led by Women United and supported by…

Up to US $10,000
TOPEKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Topeka Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund Grant seeks to empower women and children…

WOMEN'S FUND OF CENTRAL OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Women's Fund of Central Ohio Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Women's Fund of Central Ohio Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund of Central Ohio supports organizations that…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Women's Fund of North Carolina Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund of North…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DUNN COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Women’s Giving Circle  The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of Dunn County has been established to strengthen the spirit of women through collaborative philanthropy. The WGC awards grant…

TIMBERLINE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Wysham Scholarships at Kaplani School Status: Active Donors: The Wysham siblings, established to honor their parents Donald and Dorothy Wysham Geographic Scope: Uttarakhand, India (Kaplani School…

THEODORE EDSON PARKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Theodore Edson Parker…

THEODORE EDSON PARKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation: Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Theodore Edson Parker…

SEVENTH GENERATION FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thriving Women Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Overview Celebrating Indigenous…

Up to $10,000
Yad Soffin Foundation · September 13, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Tikkun Olam Grant Funder: Jewish Helping Hands Foundation Geographic Scope: United States and abroad Website: jewishhelpinghands.org Purpose Launched in 2012 to advance the goal of inspiring and…

US $35,000 - US $50,000
TOGETHER WOMEN RISE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Together Women Rise: Featured Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Together Women Rise Amount: US $35,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary Together Women Rise supports transformative…

$5,000 grant plus interest-free loan access
DREAMSPRING · November 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program Status: Open Overview: An annual program for women entrepreneurs designed to grow their businesses through workshops, coaching sessions, network building, and…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Town and County Club Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Town and County Club Fund, established by…

TURKISH PHILANTHROPY FUNDS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

TPF Single Mothers Fund Status: Active (mentioned in navigation) Geographic Scope: Turkey Focus Areas: - Support for single mothers - Gender equality and social development - Economic empowerment…

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

Tradeswomen Heroes Award Funder: NABTU (North America's Building Trades Unions) - Tradeswomen's Committee and Apprenticeship & Training Committee (Local 49 participates) Geographic Scope: National…

NATIONAL NORDIC FOUNDATION · September 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Trail to Gold Fellowship (T2G) Organization: National Nordic Foundation (VT, US) in partnership with US Olympic Women's Cross-Country Book Project, Women Ski Coaches Association (WSCA), and US Ski…

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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