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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Varies annually ($65,000 - $75,000 total awards distributed)
ALOHA UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AUW Women United Grant Program Geographic Scope: Oʻahu Focus Areas: Women and women-led families; health, education, and financial stability Overview: Women United is an affinity group of Aloha…

NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Avon Micro-Grants for K-12 Outreach Programs Funder: Avon (via NCWIT) Purpose: Support the creation and startup of new K-12 computing outreach programs, especially those designed to broaden…

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Award for Excellence in Leadership Award Type: Internal faculty recognition award for women Purpose: Honors a woman whose academic leadership has made a significant contribution to her profession.…

WAVE ENTERPRISES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Award for Excellence in Leadership Overview: This award honors a woman whose academic leadership has made a significant contribution to her profession. Eligibility Requirements: - Female faculty…

WAVE SERVICES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Award for Excellence in Leadership Funder: Pepperdine University, Office of the Provost Geographic Scope: Pepperdine University (women faculty only) Focus Areas: Academic leadership in the…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing,…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Chrysalis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Summary The AWG Chrysalis Scholarship supports women…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Geoscience Idea Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: April 08, 2025 Summary The AWG Geoscience Idea Scholarship…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: US $750 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The AWG Maria Luisa Crawford…

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The American Water Works Association is the world’s largest organization of water supply professionals. AWWA and its members recognize the importance of investing in students as the future…

Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

B-Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer Inc. Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The B-Fund Grant by the Brem Foundation aims to enhance early detection of breast…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

B. J. Runnels Dean Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The B. J. Runnels Dean Scholarship Fund, established by…

Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ball Venture Fund Competition Funder: Ball Brothers Foundation (Muncie, IN) Administrator: Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) Program Status: Active and ongoing (at least 20+ years) Geographic…

BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Baltimore Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Baltimore Women's Giving Circle (BWGC) invites applications for…

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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