Grants for Women

This Grand Challenges call, administered by the Science for Africa Foundation with the Gates Foundation, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and the Pasteur Network, funds African-led projects applying artificial intelligence and specifically large language models to health challenges, at up to 100,000 US dollars for up to 12 months. It was a follow-up to an initial Gates Foundation call and ran with country-specific portals for Ethiopia, Senegal and South Africa alongside the pan-African route. Five application areas are named: clinical decision support for diagnosis and healthcare delivery; population health and policymaking through data insights; frontline health worker coaching and workflow management; health communications bridging language and literacy gaps; and health systems strengthening and data interoperability. The defining feature is the equity architecture rather than the science scope. The lead investigator must be based in Africa, at least 80 per cent of funding must reach an organisation in the geography of interest, and women-led organisations are particularly encouraged; research organisations, NGOs and implementers are all eligible. That combination makes it one of the clearer examples of a Global South AI funding instrument designed to place decision-making and budget authority locally rather than routing them through Northern intermediaries. This round closed on 7 November 2023, but Grand Challenges calls recur and the SFA Foundation has continued to expand its AI and data science portfolio; the structure here is a reliable template for what African-led AI health calls require. Applicants should watch the SFA Foundation funding page and the Grand Challenges portal for successor rounds.

JobsOhio Small Business Grant is sponsored by JobsOhio. This grant offers financial support for real estate investments, equipment, and more for eligible projects and businesses. While broad in scope, if the autonomous scientific instrumentation or miniaturized microscope sensor payload directly leads to job creation or significant fixed-asset investment in Ohio, it could be relevant.

Tory Burch Fellows Program is a grant from the Tory Burch Foundation that funds women entrepreneurs seeking to scale their businesses and strengthen their leadership. Open to U.S.-resident women who own the largest stake in a for-profit business generating at least $75,000 annually, the fellowship provides $5,000 along with access to expert mentorship, networking with decision-makers, and development resources tailored to each company's specific challenges. Applicants must be 21 or older and their business must be majority women-owned (51%+) and incorporated under U.S. law. The application deadline is November 11, 2025.

2026 Sharon Prize Grants for Women & Non-Binary Artists is a grant from the Sharon Prize that funds artists across all creative disciplines living and working in Colorado. Now in its fifth year, the program awards $5,000 to individual artists plus $1,000 in PR consulting, with new collaborative project grants of up to $10,000 available in 2026. The program is open to visual arts, music, film, dance, and literature, with a preference for work exploring themes of social justice, the environment, public lands, immigration, mental health, or other social topics. The 2026 deadline was March 27, 2026. Eligible applicants are women and non-binary artists residing and working in Colorado.

Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship is a grant from EWI (Executive Women International) that funds adult students facing economic, social, or physical challenges who are seeking educational opportunities. The program provides financial support of $2,000 to $10,000 to adults aged 18 or older who are not currently enrolled in high school and are pursuing education to improve their situation. Eligible applicants must reside within the geographical boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter. Scholarships are awarded at both the Chapter and Corporate level. Applications open in January each year, with the 2026 deadline on March 31, 2026.

ACM SIGHPC Computational and Data Science Fellowships are competitive awards from the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) that provide $20,000 annual stipends (adjusted by country using World Bank price ratios) to graduate students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in computational or data science. The program prioritizes women and students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds in computing. Fellows are selected from nominations worldwide, making this one of the few globally accessible graduate fellowships in high-performance computing. Nominations open March 15, 2026, and close April 30, 2026. Award notifications are issued by July 30, 2026.

Women's Fund Grant (The Foundation for Enhancing Communities) is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, provides grants to local nonprofit organizations that focus on bettering the lives of women and girls in the South Central PA counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry, and…

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Encouraging Women's Health Research within the NIDCD Mission Areas is sponsored by National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) / National Institutes of Health (NIH). This notice solicits grant applications seeking to improve women's health across the lifespan within the scope of NIDCD's mission.

Innovation Challenge (Global Grant Program) is sponsored by Global Resilience Partnership. The Innovation Challenge is a competitive global grant program that supports locally driven innovation to address interconnected global risks. It focuses on strengthening resilience in vulnerable communities while promoting sustainable ecosystems, inclusive growth, and adaptive innovation in rapidly changing environments. Focus areas include agriculture, urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, and technology innovation.

The Global Resilience Partnership Innovation Challenge includes a TECH4Resilience track specifically focused on AI-driven humanitarian preparedness, with emphasis on Southeast Asia. The challenge funds innovative solutions across three thematic areas: RAIN Rural Challenge (nature-positive agricultural solutions with priority for East Africa), RISE Urban Challenge (grassroots solutions for informal urban environments), and TECH4Resilience Challenge (AI-driven humanitarian preparedness). In addition to funding, selected projects receive mentoring, networking access, capacity building through a Virtual Leadership Academy, and 12-month implementation support. Over 50% of beneficiaries must be women and youth. Applications must be submitted in English with one proposal per organization.

Mental & Emotional Support Business Specific Grant (May) is sponsored by WomensNet. This grant is specifically for women entrepreneurs providing mental and emotional support services. By applying for the monthly Amber Grant, applicants automatically become eligible for this business-specific grant. It supports women driven to use their skills to provide mental health services and invest in a purpose-driven business model.

The Mental & Emotional Support Business Specific Grant is a $10,000 annual grant from WomensNet (Amber Grant Foundation) that funds women-owned businesses providing mental and emotional support services, including therapy, counseling, and related mental health programs. This Business Specific Grant is awarded each May to recognize and support women professionals in the mental health field who are working to expand or stabilize their practices. Eligible applicants must be women-owned businesses or organizations providing mental or emotional support services and must also apply for the monthly Amber Grant to be considered for this category award. The application deadline for this cycle is May 31, 2026.

Anna W. & Alexander P. Thornton Charitable Trust Grants is sponsored by Anna W. & Alexander P. Thornton Charitable Trust. The Anna W. & Alexander P. Thornton Charitable Trust provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable individuals in Tarrant County, Texas. The trust prioritizes charitable organizations that help people address food, shelter, and social service needs in the region.

Virginia She Served Business Builder Initiative (VS2B2) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. This initiative is designed to empower active-duty and reservist women, women veterans, and military or veteran spouses who have been business owners for a minimum of one year. It offers a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on learning experiences through virtual classes.

Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation (Round Four) is sponsored by New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC). This statewide grant program supports New York-based businesses and organizations working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors. Projects should use fibers and materials grown, processed, or made in New York State.

Texas Rural Women Grant is a grant from Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs that funds women-owned small businesses in rural Texas counties. The program encourages and enables rural small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects, fostering economic development in underserved communities. Eligible applicants are women-owned businesses located in rural Texas counties with populations under 50,000, established before June 19, 2023. Ten awards of $10,000 each are available for a total of $100,000. The application deadline is June 5, 2026.

Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Removal and Disposal is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The Defense Health Agency seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for medical and pharmaceutical waste removal and disposal at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, North Carolina. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform the work in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Rural Health Transformation Program - Perinatal and Pediatric Behavioral Health Teleconsultation and Education Project is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Health. This inaugural funding opportunity of the Rural Health Transformation Program supports the use of technology to expand access to behavioral health education and consultation services, designed to improve health outcomes for women, infants, and children in rural communities.

Cartier Women's Initiative Science & Technology Pioneer Award is sponsored by Cartier Women's Initiative. This award, part of the Cartier Women's Initiative, focuses on women-led impact-driven deep tech startups. It recognizes disruptive solutions built around unique, protected, or hard-to-reproduce technological or scientific advances that require heavy R&D and have a long commercialization cycle. It is open to women impact entrepreneurs from any country and sector.

The Supporting AFR100 Programme - Direct Beneficiary Grants (DBG) scheme is sponsored by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This program aims to strengthen locally led forest and landscape restoration and restoration-based livelihoods and value chains in selected landscapes in Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo.

GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) - ICCA-GSI Phase 2 is sponsored by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This call for proposals from the GEF Small Grants Programme, implemented by UNDP, offers grants to civil society organizations (CSOs) to implement environmental projects that also support poverty reduction and local empowerment objectives. The ICCA-GSI Phase 2 specifically focuses on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Areas and Territories, aiming to improve biodiversity conservation, increase resilience against climate change, and improve livelihoods in ICCAs. This program is open to organizations in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia.

FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab is sponsored by Accion Opportunity Fund and FedEx. This intensive program helps small business owners expand their digital operations, with a dedicated focus on women entrepreneurs and founders of color. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, beginners receive a $5,000 business grant, while advanced-tier participants secure a $10,000 grant alongside opportunities to win extra funding through an exclusive pitch competition.

Women in Public Finance Scholarship is sponsored by Women in Public Finance (National). The Women in Public Finance (National) offers annual scholarships to support and empower women who aspire to build successful careers in the public and municipal finance industry. These scholarships recognize scholastic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to pursuing roles in finance, accounting, law, government, or related sectors.

Breakthrough Solutions and Cost-Disruptive Innovations for Screening and Diagnosis is sponsored by Grand Challenges India (BIRAC – Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation partnership). This open call seeks transformative novel tools, approaches, devices, and ultra-low-cost solutions for screening and/or diagnostics, prioritizing near point-of-care and low-incremental-cost formats.

Grants to USA Organizations for Education and Sports Initiatives to Benefit Women and Girls is sponsored by See official notice. Grants are available to USA organizations for education- and sports-related initiatives to benefit women and girls. Funding is intended for events, clinics, and camps designed to enhance the future for girls and women.

Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking is sponsored by DOJ Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This program supports 6-24 months of transitional housing assistance with voluntary support services for victims who are homeless or in need of transitional housing as a result of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking, and for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention services are unavailable or insufficient.

Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) is sponsored by Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). This program supports investigators with an established record of independent research in infectious disease pathogenesis. While not specifically mentioning poxviruses, research into the pathogenesis of any infectious disease, including viral diseases, would be relevant.

Protecting and Rehabilitating Sexually Exploited Women and Girls Through Long-Term Safe Homes (WH-AST-26-001) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office on Women's Health (OWH). This program solicits applications for initiatives that establish or replicate safe homes for sexually exploited and/or abused women or girls, providing long-term housing and comprehensive multidisciplinary care.

WIN DRR Leadership Awards is sponsored by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) supported by the Government of Australia. These awards celebrate and recognise women's achievements in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) across the Asia-Pacific region. There are two categories: Rising Star Award (for emerging/mid-level professionals) and Leadership Award (for those with sustained careers).

Galaxy Grant is a ,750 award from Hidden Star designed to support women and minority business owners. The grant is free to apply for, making it especially accessible to underrepresented entrepreneurs seeking startup or growth capital. Applicants must identify as women or members of a minority group operating a business. The application deadline is April 30th, 2026. This grant provides a meaningful financial boost without the barrier of application fees, encouraging diverse business owners to pursue funding for operations, marketing, inventory, or other business needs.

The Melissa Washington Small Business Award (MWSBA) is sponsored by Melissa Washington Small Business Award. The Melissa Washington Small Business Award supports women veteran entrepreneurs by providing funding and business development resources to help them start or grow their businesses. The award includes an assessment, coaching, a certificate of recognition, and additional benefits.

Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation Education Support Awards, offered by the Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation, provides up to $5,000 to support low-income women pursuing postsecondary education. Applicants must be women aged 17 or older who have at least one minor child and are actively enrolled in a vocational program, associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree at an accredited institution. The degree being pursued must represent an advancement beyond the applicant's current education level. This award honors the legacy of Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto Mink. The application deadline is August 1. Award details for 2026–27 will be posted on the foundation's website in May 2026.

Jewish Women's Foundation - Annual, Multiyear & Innovation Grants is sponsored by Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (under JUF). These grants focus on strategic grantmaking to expand opportunities for Jewish women and girls. While not exclusively Israel-focused, the Jewish United Fund has a geographic focus that includes Israel and international Jewish communities.

Lois C. Kwasman Community Outreach Grant / Lois Kwasman Program for Community Impact is sponsored by Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation. This grant provides support for programs that assist girls and young women (ages 8-24) residing in Palm Beach County, Florida, who need help to develop life skills, gain self-confidence, become resourceful and self-sufficient, and position themselves for a successful life.

Plumbing and Gas Line Repair is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. This opportunity seeks a contractor to correct plumbing and gas system deficiencies to meet IPC and safety requirements. The awarded contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals.

Expanding Agroforestry Production and Markets - Hawai'i is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy. This program offers incentives for agricultural producers in the Hawaiian Islands to incorporate agroforestry practices. The project aims to increase the food security of underserved communities by teaching community members to produce a portion of their own food using agroforestry techniques.

Moving for Change Grant Program for Gender Equality is sponsored by adidas Foundation. The adidas Foundation is inviting International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), in partnership with locally based Sport for Development (S4D) organizations, to submit proposals for the Moving for Change program. The initiative uses sport as a tool for social change to advance gender equality, strengthen community inclusion, empower girls and women, and build the institutional capacity of organizations working in the Sport for Development sector. The three-year program supports projects that empower girls and women, prevent gender-based violence, strengthen organizational capacity, and integrate Sport for Development into long-term development strategies.

This Gates Foundation Grand Challenges RFP funds the development and evaluation of AI-powered conversational tools that help women in sub-Saharan Africa access personalised family planning information, with the explicit aim of improving contraceptive uptake and continuation. Awards run up to 500,000 US dollars for up to 12 months, with a deadline of 25 August 2026 at 11:30 AM PDT. Four objectives are named: generating evidence on whether AI-powered engagement actually increases contraceptive uptake and continuation; identifying which engagement strategies work, through personalised messaging and adaptive conversation; building shared knowledge resources including conversation quality rubrics and labelled datasets; and assessing cost-effectiveness and scalability. The eligibility bar is operational rather than academic. Applicants must already run an engagement platform in women's or consumer health with active users in at least one target country - Nigeria, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Senegal, Niger, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia or Côte d'Ivoire - and must bring a credible evaluation design measuring interaction quality, safety and family planning outcomes. Content must align with national or WHO guidelines. The funding covers deployment, evaluation and learning, and specifically not initial user acquisition, so this is a call for organisations that already have reach and need evidence, not for teams seeking to build an audience. Awardees must contribute labelled conversation examples, quality rubrics and safety protocols back to the wider field, which makes the shared evaluation infrastructure an explicit deliverable rather than a byproduct.

Letter of Intent for Children and Youth Services, Women's Services is sponsored by Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund. The Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund focuses on supporting projects that address Children and Youth Services and Women's Services in North County San Diego, which includes Rancho Bernardo. They award grants based on a Letter of Intent process.

Women Founders Grant is sponsored by See official notice (merit-based funding). The Women Founders Grant awards $5,000 in merit-based funding to help women founders and business owners launch or grow their businesses. In addition to funding, recipients receive mentorship from an experienced entrepreneur and access to a community of women founders.

Grants to support and increase the number of women and girls in engineering education is sponsored by Engineering Information Foundation (EiF). EiF makes grants to improve worldwide engineering education and practice, specifically through initiatives that enhance communication skills in engineering and increase the participation and success of women in engineering.

Corporate Social Investments (CSI) - Capacity Development Programmes is a grant from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) South Africa that funds skills development, entrepreneurship, and community capacity-building initiatives targeting youth, women, and marginalized South African communities. The program supports accredited training, sustainable community projects, financial literacy programs for SMMEs, and capacity-building for nonprofits and community-based organizations. Eligible applicants include registered nonprofit organizations, nonprofit companies with PBO status, and public institutions operating for more than 12 months with acceptable governance structures. Projects must target rural, semi-urban, and township areas and align with Sustainable Development Goals. Applications are open from April 1 to August 31 each year, with a 2026 deadline of August 31.

Business Category Grants (monthly for hair- and skin-care business owners in August) is sponsored by Amber Grants for Women (WomensNet). The Amber Grants support female entrepreneurs. Each month, a $10,000 grant is awarded to a women-owned business in a specific category. In August, the grant is open to hair and skincare business owners.

Women's Fund (Wayne County Community Foundation) is sponsored by Wayne County Community Foundation. Provides project, start-up, and capacity-building grants to nonprofits and qualified government entities serving women and girls in Wayne County, Ohio, with a strong preference for collaborative efforts that expand opportunities and improve quality of life, including economic empowerment.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (NIH Omnibus Solicitation) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH STTR program expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena by requiring formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and non-profit research institutions. It supports early-stage research and development with commercial potential in health-related fields, encouraging participation from women-owned and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. NIH has standard application due dates.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The STTR program, similar to SBIR, supports small businesses collaborating with research institutions on scientific research and development projects with commercial potential. This includes projects focused on women's health research, aiming to bridge the gap between basic science and commercialization.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH's SBIR and STTR programs support research and development in small businesses to drive technological innovation and translate scientific discoveries into health improvements. In FY25, NIH committed to boosting investments in small business innovations focused on women's health research. While not exclusively for agriculture, the focus on innovation and women's health may present opportunities for agricultural technologies that impact women's health, such as those related to food production and rural health.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Omnibus Solicitations) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). The NIH SBIR and STTR programs are committed to increasing investments in small businesses engaged in research and development on women's health.

Grants to NGOs and community projects in Israel that support Ethiopian-Israeli women and men aged 15–30 is sponsored by Levi Lassen Foundation. Provides grants to NGOs and community projects in Israel that support Ethiopian-Israeli women and men aged 15–30, as well as Dutch-affiliated organizations assisting elderly immigrants from Holland. The program supports empowerment.

Women's Fund of North Carolina Grant Program (Housing Security Focus) is sponsored by North Carolina Community Foundation. In 2026, this program will award grants to eligible charitable organizations with programs or projects that focus on housing security for women. Housing security is defined as every person having financial, legal, and practical access to a home where they can live with dignity.

Roots to Rise: Indianapolis Food Fund - Cistern Program is sponsored by Earth Charter Indiana (administered in partnership with the Office of Public Health and Safety's Division of Community Nutrition and Food Policy). This program provides grants for community gardens, co-ops, and farms in Indianapolis that grow food outside of a for-profit model, specifically for support with a reliable water supply through cistern installation. It centers on community voice and aims to expand access to an equitable and culturally relevant food system in Indianapolis and Marion County.

GEF SGP CSO Challenge Program is sponsored by Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program (implemented by UNDP, FAO, and Conservation International). This program supports competitive opportunities for local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to access financial and technical resources to scale up innovative environmental solutions, offering grants to help organizations expand or replicate successful initiatives that deliver …

GEF Small Grants Programme - CSO Challenge Program is sponsored by Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (implemented by UNDP, FAO, CI). The GEF SGP CSO Challenge Program supports competitive opportunities for local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to access financial and technical resources to scale up innovative environmental solutions.

GEF Small Grants Program (SGP) Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Challenge Program is sponsored by Global Environment Facility (GEF) / International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This program, co-led by IUCN, supports competitive opportunities for local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to access financial and technical resources to scale up innovative environmental solutions that deliver measurable global environmental benefits while strengthening loca…

Women & Girls Fund Grant Program (Main Street Community Foundation) is sponsored by Main Street Community Foundation. The Women & Girls' Fund of the Main Street Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for a special anniversary grant program. The grants will provide unrestricted support to 501(c)(3) organizations that have an existing relationship with the Women & Girls' Fund.

Community Action Grants is sponsored by American Association of University Women (AAUW). Provides seed money for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. These grants support projects focused on encouraging girls to select, before entering college, the physical sciences or engineering as a career.

DBT BioCARe Programme for Women Researchers is sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. This program provides research grants and fellowship support to Indian women researchers to establish their first independent research projects in biotechnology and allied fields. It supports unemployed or temporarily employed women scientists.

DBT BioCARe Programme for Women Researchers 2026-27 is sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme provides research grants and fellowship support to Indian women researchers seeking to establish their first independent research projects in biotechnology and allied fields.

Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme for Women Researchers is sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. This program provides research grants and fellowship support to Indian women researchers seeking to establish their first independent research projects in biotechnology and allied fields.

StartUP Grant Program is sponsored by Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CWE). The StartUP Grant provides funding to help eligible Texas startups launch new initiatives and accelerate business growth. The grant can be used for approved business expenses such as equipment, technology, inventory, marketing, and property improvements. The program will award 10 grants, each valued at $5,000.

Grants to Texas Women Business Owners for Projects that Promote Economic Development is sponsored by Unknown (listed on GrantWatch, but described as a grant to Texas women business owners). Grants of $5,000 are available to Texas women-owned businesses for innovative projects that promote early-stage business development. Funding is intended to support new initiatives that contribute to the growth and success of the business.

Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership – Kenya (RWVL-K) initiative is sponsored by Uraia Trust (implemented in partnership with CARE, CRAWN Trust, CREAW, and UAF-Africa), funded by Global Affairs Canada. This initiative provides flexible, multi-year funding to eligible women's rights organizations and networks in Kenya to strengthen organizational sustainability, programming, advocacy, women's leadership, and systemic change, with a focus on youth and young women's leadership.

James A. & Faith Knight Foundation Grant Program is sponsored by James A. & Faith Knight Foundation. This foundation provides general operating support to nonprofits in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties in Michigan. They emphasize supporting organizations with good nonprofit practices, sound financial management, and clear missions. While not exclusively for new nonprofits, their focus on core support and local impact makes it a potential fit for emerging organizations in their service area.

Nonprofit Grants (The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.) is sponsored by The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.. Supports nonprofit organizations working to empower women and girls in Herkimer and Oneida Counties, NY. The fund creates economic, educational, and personal growth opportunities, encouraging advancement and full participation in the community.

Giving Joy Grant is sponsored by Giving Joy. Giving Joy empowers women across the world to dream big and create positive change in their communities through grants. These grants are available to those with businesses in any sector and can be used to start or expand businesses, nonprofits, non-governmental organizations, or community projects that focus on benefiting women, girls, and families.

Nonprofit Grants (Herkimer & Oneida Counties, NY) is sponsored by The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc.. The Women's Fund of Herkimer & Oneida Counties awards grants to support programs and ideas that aim to advance and ensure the full participation of women and girls in Central New York.

Giving Joy 2026 Microgrant Program for Women Entrepreneurs is sponsored by Giving Joy. The Giving Joy Microgrant Program 2026 provides $500 grants to women worldwide to launch or grow impactful ideas. The program supports entrepreneurship, innovation, and community impact with projects implemented within six months, promoting women's leadership, economic independence, and social change.

Hey Helen Grant is a $10,000 privately funded grant from Visionaries (administered by WomensNet) that supports women and non-binary founders building mission-driven, for-profit businesses in the United States. Each grant cycle, one founder receives an unrestricted $10,000 cash award to advance their business in any area including operations, marketing, or product development. Eligible applicants must own a US-based for-profit business that is 100% women or non-binary owned with annual revenue under $1,000,000. The application deadline is April 30, 2026.

Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) is a grant from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, that funds undergraduate and graduate student research across all scientific disciplines. The program supports student researchers in conducting original scientific investigations, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and independent research. Applicants must be members of Sigma Xi or nominated by a Sigma Xi member. The grant program covers direct research expenses, and awards are made on a competitive basis. GIAR has supported thousands of student researchers since its founding, making it one of the longest-running student research grant programs in the United States.

Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation Grants is sponsored by Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation. The Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation provides micro-grants to organizations with projects that benefit women and children in Hawaii. Priority is given to projects that improve women and children's access to the legal system, reduce child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual abuse, increase financial independence, and improve women and children's health, education, and welfare. Neighbor island applications are encouraged.

The Melissa Rucker Finishing Fund is sponsored by Madison Wells Forward / The Chimaera Project. The Melissa Rucker Finishing Fund supports U. S. -based women and non-binary filmmakers (age 40+) completing narrative and documentary projects in both short and feature formats. It provides financial backing, mentorship, and hands-on support from post-production through release.

Global Engagement Grants is sponsored by University of Minnesota, Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility (CGHSR). These grants support small projects or pilot efforts by University of Minnesota faculty and staff that align with existing and emerging global health portfolios, including Climate Change/Environmental Health. Projects can include travel, capacity-building programs, curriculum development, or technical training.

Women Founders Grant is sponsored by Various organizations (often in partnership with incubators or investment firms). This merit-based grant is designed to help women founders and business owners launch or grow their businesses. Funds can be used for various business needs. In addition to funding, recipients receive mentorship and access to a community of women founders.

Women Founders Grant is sponsored by Undisclosed (referenced by CO- by US Chamber of Commerce). This merit-based grant awards $5,000 to women founders and business owners to help them launch or grow their businesses. In addition to funding, recipients receive mentorship from an experienced entrepreneur and access to a community of women founders.

Women Founders Grant is sponsored by See official notice. The Women Founders Grant awards merit-based funding to help women founders and business owners launch or grow their businesses. In addition to funding, recipients receive mentorship and access to a community of women founders. Applicants must answer two questions about their business idea and how the grant would help them achieve their goals, and submit a nonrefundable application fee.

Women Founders Grant is sponsored by CO- by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Women Founders Grant awards $5,000 in merit-based funding to help women founders and business owners launch or grow their businesses. In addition to funding, recipients receive mentorship from an experienced entrepreneur and access to a community of women founders.

AAUW State College Centre County Community Action Grant is sponsored by American Association of University Women Inc.. This grant supports non-profit organizations in Centre County, Pennsylvania, that empower women and girls. It funds initiatives aligning with AAUW's mission of gender equity and economic security through education, advocacy, and economic opportunities.

NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music and Theatre is sponsored by The City of New York Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) & The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). This fund offers finishing grants for TV, film, digital, music, and theatre projects by, for, and about all who identify as women. It is part of initiatives addressing the underrepresentation of women in these industries.

Anna Lalor Burdick Program Grants is sponsored by The Lalor Foundation. The Anna Lalor Burdick Program supports projects that help young women and LGBTQ individuals make informed sexual health decisions. This includes funding for content creation, sexual and reproductive health programming, education on birth control and abortion options, and support for abortion access. They have funded organizations providing practical support for those seeking abortion care, educational campaigns, and training for medical professionals.

CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund is sponsored by Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and New York State Department of State. This program is designed to drive innovation, strengthen local production, and ensure the Garment District remains a vital hub for the fashion industry in New York City. It provides partially matching grants for new machinery, related capital improvements, software, and training.

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Women's Health Research (NOT-OD-24-079) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). This NOSI highlights NIH's interest in receiving research applications focused on diseases and health conditions that predominantly affect women, present and progress differently in women, or are female-specific, aligning with the White House Initiative on Women's Health Research.

Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women is sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Americas. This program provides education grants to women who are the primary financial supporters of their families and are working towards a college degree or specialized training programs. The awards can cover tuition, books, childcare, and transportation.

Financial Support To Startups Open Call 2026 is sponsored by European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT). The EIT Community offers various opportunities for start-ups, including financial support, mentorship, and access to its innovation ecosystem. These initiatives aim to develop innovative products and services, create or accelerate ventures, and foster entrepreneurship.

Scholarships (Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation) is sponsored by Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to women 19 years or older who are Arizona residents returning to a community college in Arizona to acquire better job opportunities or advance their current careers. All recipients are required to attend one Arizona BPW Foundation event per year.

Entreprenista Evolve Grant is sponsored by Entreprenista (in partnership with GIMME Beauty). Each quarter, this grant provides funding to support women founders as they scale their businesses and invest in growth-focused initiatives. Eligible applicants must be women leading U.S.-based businesses that have been operating for at least one year and generated $100,000 or more in annual revenue.

Research & Development Grant is a grant from Chicken & Egg Pictures that funds women and non-binary documentary filmmakers during the early research and development phase of their next feature-length film. The grant addresses a critical funding gap: directors often cannot secure investors without sample material, but producing material without external support is difficult. Two award levels are offered: $10,000 Research Grants and $20,000 Development Grants, with $450,000 total awarded per cycle. Supported by Netflix, the program is now in its fourth year. Eligible applicants must have directed at least one prior feature-length documentary. Applications for the 2026 cycle closed February 4, 2026; the next cycle opens tentatively December 2026.

Women In Cyber Scholar Fund for 2026 is sponsored by Cyber Defense Magazine and PayPal (sponsored by Cyber Defense Awards). The Young Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship, provided by Cyber Defense Awards and sponsored by Cyber Defense Magazine and PayPal, is a multi-staged scholarship opportunity for young women in college or planning to attend college for a degree in cybersecurity.

Amber Grants for Women (Fashion Category) is sponsored by WomensNet. WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants each month, including a Monthly Amber Grant, Monthly Startup Grant, and Business Category Grants. The Fashion/Interior Design category is awarded in December, and three monthly winners will receive an additional $50,000 Year-End Amber Grant. One application enters you for all their grants.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI): Education and Workforce Development (EWD) Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports education, training, and workforce development across food and agricultural sciences. It offers grants for agriculture, food systems, STEM education, workforce training, and research initiatives.

Climate Justice Small Grants is sponsored by Centre for Environment and Migration Assistance (CEMA). The Climate Justice Small Grants support grassroots organizations in Uganda to lead local climate action and environmental justice initiatives. The grants fund community-driven projects focused on resilience, accountability, and inclusive climate solutions, prioritizing marginalized groups, including women and youth. Projects should last 3 to 12 months.

The Miriam Fund (TMF) Grants is sponsored by Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. The Miriam Fund (TMF) looks for innovative projects that deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes for the advancement of women and/or girls in Massachusetts' Jewish and secular communities as well as in Israel (with a focus on the greater Haifa community), and address one or …

56Strong Women's Mentorship Program is a program from Prospera Business Network (administered by Gallatin Development Corporation) based in Bozeman, Montana that supports women entrepreneurs through mentorship, business advising, and access to resources. Prospera operates the Montana Women's Business Center, Small Business Development Center, and Food and Agriculture Development Center, and the 56Strong program is among its targeted women-focused business support offerings. The network is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that provides member benefits including facility rental, peer networking, business roundtables, and business tours. Eligible participants are women business owners and entrepreneurs in the Gallatin Valley region of Montana seeking mentorship and business development support.

Biocodex Microbiota Foundation International Grant: Microbiota & Women's Health International Call for Projects 2027 is sponsored by Biocodex Microbiota Foundation. This international grant focuses on advancing scientific knowledge in the field of microbiota and women's health. The current call for projects is titled "Unraveling male-female genital microbiome interactions: mechanisms, transmission, and impact on vaginal dysbiosis."

Many Hands Grant Cycle (Economic Empowerment, Education, Health, and Housing) is sponsored by Many Hands. Many Hands supports local nonprofits serving women, children, and families in socioeconomic need in the Washington, DC area. Grants provide unrestricted funding for operating, program, or capital expenses in four focus areas: economic empowerment, education, health, and housing.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs (Omnibus/Parent Funding Opportunity Announcements) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The NIH and CDC SBIR/STTR programs are one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States, enabling US-owned and operated small businesses to conduct research and development that has a strong potential for commercialization i…

Special Interest Grants - The Women's Fund is sponsored by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. These grants are classified as unrestricted operating support and can be used at the discretion of the organization to cover any costs necessary to carry out its core mission and programs within one of The Women's Fund focus areas. Focus areas include Women's Health, Women's Safety, Women's Economic Stability, and Girls' Growth and Opportunity.