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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WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER LA CROSSE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse: Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Womens Fund Of Greater La Crosse Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Women’s Fund of Greater La…

WOMEN'S FUND OF HAWAI'I · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Women's Fund of Hawai'i Annual Grants Program Geographic Scope: Hawaii statewide Funder: Women's Fund of Hawai'i, a grantmaking foundation dedicated exclusively to supporting women and girls in…

WOMEN'S FUND OF HAWAI'I · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Fund of Hawaii Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women's Fund of Hawaii Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Women’s Fund of Hawaii provides grants to programs…

Over $40,000 annually
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Fund of Portage County Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Geographic Scope: Portage County, Wisconsin Program Overview: Competitive grants supporting nonprofit programs…

PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Women's Fund of Porter County Funder: Porter County Community Foundation Inc (PCCF) Geographic Scope: Porter County, Indiana Focus Areas: - Programs that meet the needs of women and children - Food…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WESTERN IOWA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Status: Active endowed fund Geographic Scope: Southwest Iowa (9-county service area: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and…

Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge Grant Since our establishment, the Women's Fund has donated over $2.1 million to local nonprofits as part of our ongoing commitment to the annual grants cycle.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund of the Eastern Shore Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Women’s Fund of the Eastern…

SHELBY OHIO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shelby Ohio Community Foundation of Richland County Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Women’s Fund of The Shelby…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Women’s Fund of…

WELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program…

Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund Success Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Illinois Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund Success Grants, established by…

Over $30,000 total (2012)
NEW MEXICO FUND FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Funding Network Grants Funder: NewMexicoWomen.Org through partnership with Women's Funding Network Geographic Scope: New Mexico statewide Focus Areas: - Women's economic security and…

Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc · June 9, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Alliance Grants Overview: The Women's Giving Alliance (WGA) is a giving circle where members contribute individually and award grants collectively to support nonprofits serving women…

AURORA WOMEN AND GIRLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Aurora Women's Giving Circle Organization: Aurora Women and Girls Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Greater Hartford, Connecticut What is it? A welcoming and diverse group of women—moms,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Overview: Initiative of Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley seeking to empower through philanthropy by making strategic, research-based grants supporting projects serving…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHEAST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Circle (WGC) Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) Geographic Scope: Northeast Michigan Overview: The Northeast Michigan Women's Giving Circle is an…

YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Women's Giving Circle Grant aims to provide…

US $2,500 - US $10,000
KITSAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kitsap Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Women's Giving Circle of the Kitsap Peninsula,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Women’s Giving Circle, supported by 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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