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.

1,672 grants
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US $5,000 - US $25,000
Engineering Information Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women in Engineering Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Engineering Information Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Women in Engineering Grant aims to…

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women in Health Collaborative Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Women in Health…

SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women in IR Champion Award Status: Closed (2025 nomination deadline passed) Award Type: Recognition award Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears to be for SIR members globally Purpose Presented…

Madison County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women in Philanthropy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison County Community Foundation Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Women in Philanthropy Grants, awarded by the Madison County…

AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Women in Physics Group Grants The APS Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP) offers grants to women in physics (WiP) groups at colleges and universities in the US and…

The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women in STEM - STEM Convergence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Women in STEM - STEM Convergence Grant…

$1,000 (club level); up to $5,000 (district level)
HERSHEY CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women in STEM Scholarship Overview: Scholarship designed to support women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields. Zonta Club of Denver believes in equal…

ZONTA CLUB OF DENVER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women in STEM Scholarship Overview: Designed to support women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The Zonta Club of Denver believes there should be equal…

Approximately US $100,000
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women Investing in Nebraska Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Nebraska Foundation Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN)…

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women Investing in Shepherd: Nonprofit Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shepherd University Foundation Inc Amount: US $36,625 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH)…

$1,000 - $15,000 per student
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women LEAD Scholarship Program Program Status: Active Signature Project (11th annual as of 2024) Award Amount: - First place: $15,000 - Second place: $10,000 - Third place: $5,000 - Fourth place:…

THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women MAKE America Champion Award Overview: A prestigious honor recognizing a transformative executive leader (of any gender) who has made extraordinary contributions to advancing women in…

THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women MAKE Awards Overview: The Women MAKE Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers across all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor…

$16,000 total (varies by year; 2019: $1,500-$2,000 per student)
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE DALLAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women of AT&T (WOA Dallas) Scholarship Program Funder: Women of AT&T Dallas Chapter Partnership: Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) Program Duration: Since 2013 Award Amount: Varies…

GRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCORPORATED · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women of Purpose Fund Geographic Scope: Grant County, Kansas Purpose: To empower Grant County women to take an active and powerful role in philanthropy to serve other women and children Focus Areas:…

Central Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women of the Year Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kansas Community Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Women of the Year program, initiated in 1956 by the Central Kansas…

WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women of Vision Awards Funder: Women in Film & Video DC Geographic Scope: Washington DC area; also recognizes international filmmakers Award Type: Recognition/honors for women's achievements in film…

FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women of Vision Fund Overview: Women of Vision is Philadelphia's Jewish Women's Foundation that impacts the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across generations and geographic…

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women of Vision Fund Type: Restricted Grant Program Overview: Women of Vision, Philadelphia's Jewish Women's Foundation, impacts the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across…

JEWISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women of Vision Grants Overview: Grant program listed in foundation's offerings for women-focused initiatives. Geographic Scope: Greater New Haven, Connecticut Contact: Jewish Foundation of Greater…

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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