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 Healy Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barbara Leppe Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Healy Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Barbara Leppe Scholarship supports young women in…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Baronowski Family STEM Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships We…

FWA OF NEW YORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Baruch College Undergraduate Mentoring Program Overview: A mentoring program launched in 2002 to advance women in finance through Baruch College's highly regarded business curriculum. The program…

Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Baskin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation, established in 2008, focuses on achieving…

BATTRAM COMMUNITY FUND INC · April 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Battram Community Fund Grant Program Status: Open for 2026 applications Geographic Scope: Snyder, Union, and Northumberland Counties, Pennsylvania Focus Areas: - Youth-related projects - Education -…

AIM-HI ACCELERATOR FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Beacon Award for Women Leaders in Oncology Overview: The AIM-HI Beacon Award recognizes outstanding women leaders in all sectors of the health and life sciences industry who have made a significant…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bernice M. Brightbill Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Bernice M.…

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertha Parker Cody Award for Native American Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for American Archaeology Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Bertha Parker Cody…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertie-Hertford Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Bertie-Hertford Women's Fund…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Better World Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview Better World Scholarship Fund The…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bettie Sue Dunn Cummings Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Bettie Sue Dunn…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Betty Bell Scholarship for Kauai Women Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Betty Bell Scholarship for Kauai Women Fund,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Betty H. King Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Betty H. King Scholarship, offered by…

Customed Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beverly Arrants #MakeADifference Scholarship Focus: Recognizes young women who have demonstrated bravery, an immense work ethic, and the determination to overcome challenges to achieve their goals,…

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TYLER INC · February 16, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Beverly Beaird Young Woman Leadership Scholarship Funder: The Junior League of Tyler Inc. Geographic Scope: Smith County, Texas (high school seniors) Program Focus: Leadership development and…

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BROWN GIRLS DOC MAFIA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

BGDM Sustainable Artist Grant Status: Active grant program announced March 29, 2021 Geographic Scope: United States (BGDM members) Focus Areas: Documentary filmmaking; support for creative work and…

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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