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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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Women’s Giving Circle Grant empowers women and families…

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Grant Program Overview: The Catholic Community Foundation Women's Giving Circle seeks to invite, inform, and involve women of faith in the charitable, educational, and spiritual…

$15,000 (1 award), $1,000 (2 runner-up awards)
MISSOULA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · August 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Grants Primary Award: $15,000 Runner-up Awards: $1,000 each (2 awards) Total Funding Available: $17,000 annually Geographic Scope: Missoula County nonprofits Program Overview…

Varies by year (e.g., $19,187 in 2020, $15,600 in 2021, $25,956 in 2022)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Grants Funder: Women's Giving Circle of Jefferson County (WGCJC), assets held at CFMJC Geographic Scope: Jefferson County, Indiana Program Overview: Annual competitive grant…

$10,000 distributed
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Grants Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas - Women's Giving Circle Geographic Scope: West Texas region (primarily South Plains) Overview: The Women's Giving Circle is a…

US $1,000 - US $40,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated Amount: US $1,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Women's…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
CADILLAC AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Giving Circle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cadillac Area Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Women’s Giving Circle Grants, an…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Circle of Cumberland County Grants Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation Inc (NC, US) - Women's Giving Circle Program Geographic Scope: Cumberland County, North Carolina Overview:…

Grapevine giving foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County (WGC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grapevine Giving Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Women’s Giving Circle of…

PARK CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Fund Overview: The Women's Giving Fund awards grants to organizations that support women+ and children in Summit County. In 2025, the fund awarded $150,000 total to three grantee…

Varies annually; historical awards: $9,000 (2017), $18,000 (2018), $23,625 (2019)
THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Network Micro-Grants Organization: Suncoast Hospice Foundation / Empath Health Program Type: Membership-based philanthropic giving network that pools donations to award micro-grants to…

Circle of Friends: Up to $2,000; Women's Giving Circle: In excess of $2,000
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Women's Health Fund Grants Full Name: Rita J. Bicknell Women's Health Endowed Fund Geographic Scope: Southeast Kansas region Purpose: Improve the health and well-being of women by supporting…

SUFFOLK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Suffolk Foundation Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Women’s Impact Fund Grant aims to enhance the lives of women and children in Suffolk…

SUFFOLK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Impact Grants Funder: Suffolk Foundation Geographic Scope: Suffolk and Western Tidewater, Virginia Status: Active grant program Program Overview A grant program from the Suffolk Foundation…

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER BOARD OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Initiative (WIN) Endowed Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Supporting women in financial planning - Advancing diversity in financial planning…

ONLINE NEWS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Leadership Accelerator (WLA) Organization: Online News Association (ONA) Program Type: Yearlong intensive mentorship and leadership development program Program Overview The Women's Leadership…

PLANET WOMEN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants Overview: Post-graduation micro-grants for women leaders in forest restoration, community development, and wildlife protection across Africa. Geographic…

UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Leadership Council Partnership Grant Overview: Partnership between United Way of Greater Greensboro and BB&T to empower emerging women leaders to invest in community impact. This program…

Membership: $250 - $10,000+
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Legacy Fund Overview: A philanthropic collective established in 2008 built on generosity, gratitude, and the unity of women's leadership. Members pool financial and intellectual resources to…

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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