Women & Girls Fund Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut Recent Activity: - Hosted "Creating Her Future" event at Five Points Arts Center on April 30, 2026 Background: Fund supporting initiatives…
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.
Women & Girls Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Women & Girls Fund Grants,…
Women & Girls Fund Grants Funder: Mid-Shore Community Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Mid-Shore region Funding Focus: Provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations that address significant needs…
Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Waukesha County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Women & Girls Fund of…
Women & Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $9,999 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Women & Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant, offered by the…
Women & Girls of Color Fund Overview: A community-developed, community-led field-of-interest fund that partners with women-of-color-led organizations working to advance the economic security of…
Women & Girls of Color Fund Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Geographic Scope: Arizona (8 counties: Cochise, Gila, Pima, Pinal, Maricopa, Navajo, Santa Cruz, and Yavapai) Focus…
Women & Girls of Color Fund: Front Range focus Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Women's Foundation of Colorado Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: June 13, 2024 Summary The Women & Girls of…
Women & Girls’ Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Main Street Community Foundation Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Women & Girls’ Fund, established by the Main Street Community…
Women & Giving Grants Program Focus: Grants to support women and children in the Watertown area Mission: Help women and children overcome barriers, increase opportunities, and achieve goals…
Women & Giving Scholarships Program Focus: Scholarships for non-traditional female students Mission: Help women overcome barriers, increase opportunities, and achieve goals Geographic Scope:…
Women and Children Combating Cancer Grant Geographic Scope: McPherson County, KS Eligibility: Any McPherson County woman or child Focus Areas: Medical assistance for cancer patients Funding Purpose:…
Women and Girls Fund Funder: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Geographic Scope: Rappahannock River Region (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties, and the…
Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women And Girls Fund Of Waukesha County Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Women and…
Women and Girls Mission Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Baptist Women's Ministries Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,500 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Women and Girls Mission Fund…
Women and Girls of Color Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona Last Updated: July 31, 2023 Summary The Women and Girls of Color Fund is a pioneering initiative…
Women and Girls of Color Fund: Rural Cycle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Women's Foundation of Colorado Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Women and Girls of…
Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026…
Women Building Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Brazoria County Last Updated: January 25, 2025 Summary The Women Building Community Grants, offered by the Community…
Women Building Success Awards Funder: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 (in partnership with NABTU and local building trades organizations) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Twin Cities…
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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