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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$1,000 scholarships; variable grant amounts based on need
UTAH PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Women Building Utah Scholarship and Grant Program Funder: Utah Professional Women in Building (UT PWB) Overview: The Utah Chapter of Professional Women in Building offers scholarships and grants…

SERIESFEST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women Directing Mentorship Overview: Prestigious mentorship program pairing rising female directors with established episodic directors on Shondaland-produced television series. Partner: Shondaland…

Grow Ahead Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Women Farmers Agroecology Scholarship Program Overview: Grow Ahead invites women from Africa, Asia, or Latin America over 18 years of age to apply for scholarships to support capacity building and…

Minimum $1,000 per year
REDWOOD MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women for Wellness (W4W) Vision: To be known for passionately supporting the quality and availability of health care to all those served by Redwood Memorial and St. Joseph hospitals. Mission: Making…

Up to US $35,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Women for Women Grant aims to…

Scott Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women for Women Grant Geographic Scope: Scott County, Kansas Established: 2014 Background: The Women for Women Fund was established in 2014 by Scott County Women who made donations to build a…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview North Carolina Community Foundation Our mission is to inspire North Carolinians to make lasting and meaningful contributions to their communities. Women for Women of Pitt County Women for…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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

WOMEN GOLFERS GIVE BACK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women Golfers Give Back Grant Program Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia area Focus Areas: Golf programs for girls Eligibility: Organizations that run golf programs for girls in the Greater…

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF ANACORTES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women Helping Women Award Overview: Unique to Soroptimist International of Anacortes. Recognizes women working to overcome extreme social and economic problems. Eligibility: - Woman overcoming…

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN FUND TRI-CITIES · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities - Annual Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Tri-Cities area (Washington State) Award Amount: $2,500 - $25,000 (grants typically range within this…

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN FUND TRI-CITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Helping Women Fund Tri Cities Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Women Helping Women…

Women Helping Women Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women Helping Women Fund: Responsive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Helping Women Fund Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Women Helping Women Fund is dedicated to empowering women and…

THE NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women in Architecture (WIA) Recognition Award Purpose: This award honors one recently licensed woman architect who demonstrates strong leadership skills and a commitment to the growth and advancement…

FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women in Business Mentoring Program Program Type: Mentorship program Duration: 12 months Geographic Scope: French-American Chamber of Commerce - New York (NY, US) Focus Areas: Professional…

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women in Economics and Mathematics Research Consortium Funder: Social Science Research Council (SSRC) / American Economic Association Partners: - American Economic Association's Committee on the…

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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