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.
Unique Zan Foundation: Small Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Unique Zan Foundation Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Unique Zan Foundation offers small grants to empower women in education and…
United Way of Holyoke, South Hadley, and Granby, Inc./YWCA Scholarship Fund for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated:…
United We Grow™ Manley Scholarship Overview The United We Grow™ Manley Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to women who are working toward a better future through education. This…
University of Illinois Dorothy Stier Memorial Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Effingham High School and St. Anthony High School, Illinois Focus Areas: Higher education at University of…
Unknown Donor Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Overview The Pittsburgh Foundation Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh…
Until She's Free Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Circle For Justice Innovations Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Until She's Free Fund is a participatory…
Urban Rural Women’s Substance Use Treatment Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Amount: Approximately US $365,040 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The…
US & Canada Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The US & Canada Grant Program, supported by the…
USDA NIFA - Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Funder: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Program Amount: $50 million distributed nationally through 140 funded…
USGIF Scholarship Program: Black Cape Scholarship for Students in Geospatial Intelligence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last…
Utah Chapter Student Research Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The AWG Utah Chapter Student…
V.O.I.C.E. Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Full Name: Voters Organized for Informed Civic Engagement Overview Encourages women to understand and exercise their voting rights,…
Vascular Care for the Underserved Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Vascular Care for the…
VCF: Vermont Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Vermont Women's Fund Grant, established in…
VCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund Grants Program, conducted by…
Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Versacare, Inc. Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Versafund Grant Program: Catalyst Grant,…
Versafund Grant Program: Venture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Versacare, Inc. Amount: US $10,001 - US $40,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Versafund Grant Program: Venture Grant…
VFIC Women's Leadership Development Summit Status: Active Geographic Scope: Virginia (open to students from VFIC member institutions) Purpose: To provide women and leaders of all ages, backgrounds,…
Vida Wight Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Juan Island Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Vida Wight Memorial Scholarship,…
Villages Working Women Social Group Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission Our mission is to serve…