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BASBLUE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Trailblazer-in-Residence Overview: A residency program at BasBlue Foundation for accomplished leaders and innovators to mentor and support women and non-binary entrepreneurs. Geographic Scope:…
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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TOGETHER WOMEN RISE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Transformation Partnerships Overview: In addition to funding direct services through Featured Grants, Together Women Rise partners with organizations working to create broader, systemic change to…
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ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
WTS Orange County Transportation Academy Overview: An educational program introducing students to careers and education in transportation. Geographic Scope: Orange County, California Program…
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Womens Sports Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Travel & Training Fund Since 1984, we have awarded grants to more than 1500 individual athletes and teams – including figure skaters Michelle Kwan and Tarah Kayne, diver Mary Ellen Clark,…
$1,000 per scholarship; 20 scholarships available
TVEC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
TREWA Scholarships Overview: The Texas Rural Electric Women's Association (TREWA) offers 20 scholarships valued at $1,000 each to support education and leadership in electric cooperative families…
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Tri Kappa Scholarship - Sue Crisman Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Tri Kappa Scholarship - Sue Crisman…
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Tri Kappa Scholarship - Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Tri Kappa Scholarship - Women's Giving Circle,…
$1,000 - $5,000
SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Tri Sigma Foundation Scholarships Overview: The Tri Sigma Foundation awards merit- and need-based scholarships to collegiate and alumnae members. Over half a million dollars in scholarship aid has…
Up to US $12,500
Jeannette Rankin Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Tribal Scholar Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jeannette Rankin Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,500 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Tribal Scholar Grant, offered by the Jeannette Rankin…
Up to US $25,000
TRIO FOUNDATION OF ST LOUIS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Trio Foundation of St. Louis Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Trio Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Trio Foundation of St. Louis Grant aims to…
Tucker Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Tucker County Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tucker Community Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Tucker County Giving Circle is a philanthropic organization dedicated to…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Tunica Woman’s Club Betty Jo Dulaney Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary…
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
U-M Alumnae Club (University of Michigan) Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community…
WISCONSIN REGIONAL TRAINING PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Training Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Labor (Joint funding with Department of Energy and Department of Transportation) Award Amount: $1.6 million (over…
USA HOCKEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
U.S. Women's Sledge Hockey Team Grant Award Type: Team grant supporting the development and promotion of women's sled hockey Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Women's sled hockey team…
Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation
Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Association for Women…
Women Divers Hall of Fame · Rolling / Open Foundation
Undergraduate Marine Research Internship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Undergraduate Marine Research Internship,…
Ideas Beyond Borders Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Underground Schools: Funding Secret Education in Afghanistan Overview: Since 2021, when the Taliban barred girls and women from continuing education beyond primary school, Ideas Beyond Borders has…
$5,000 per semester
The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation
Unidas Youth Leadership Program - Teen Philanthropy Grants Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Geographic Scope: - Primary: Pima County (Southern Arizona) and expanding statewide -…
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Unique Zan Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Unique Zan Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Unique Zan Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Unique Zan Foundation Grant aims to empower women through education and health…
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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