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Women-owned businesses represent over 40% of all U.S. firms yet receive less than 5% of conventional venture capital. Federal procurement set-asides and grant programs exist specifically to close this gap. The SBA's Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program reserves certain contracts for WOSBs and Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs (EDWOSBs) across designated NAICS codes.
On the research side, NSF's ADVANCE program funds institutional transformation to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic STEM careers, with awards reaching $3 million over five years. NIH has invested in supplements and training programs addressing gender disparities in biomedical research. Private foundations have stepped up as well: the Amber Grant awards $10,000 monthly to women entrepreneurs, L'Oreal For Women in Science provides $60,000 postdoctoral fellowships, and the Cartier Women's Initiative awards up to $100,000 to women-led social impact businesses.
State-level Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications provide access to corporate supplier diversity programs and state procurement preferences. Many states run dedicated grant programs — examples include the Pennsylvania Women's Small Business Fund and the California Women's Business Center network that provides technical assistance alongside microloans.
The most effective strategy combines federal certification (WOSB through SBA) with state WBE certification, positioning your business for both grant funding and procurement set-asides. Search Granted for programs matching your industry, location, and business stage.
SBA WOSB Federal Contracting
Set-aside federal contracts for certified Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged WOSBs. Self-certification through SBA's online portal.
NSF ADVANCE ($1M-$3M)
Institutional transformation grants increasing the representation and advancement of women in academic STEM. Funds systemic change programs at universities and research organizations.
Browse grants →Amber Grant ($10K monthly)
Monthly $10,000 grants to women-owned businesses. One winner each month with an additional $25,000 annual award. Open to all industries and stages.
L'Oreal For Women in Science ($60K)
Five annual postdoctoral fellowships of $60,000 each for women conducting STEM research at U.S. institutions. One of the most prestigious awards for early-career women scientists.
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.
Voices from the Frontline fund 2026 is sponsored by Rosa. Rosa, a UK-wide funder for women and girls, is accepting applications for the ninth round of its Voices from the Frontline fund. This program provides grants to support campaigning and influencing work by women's and girls' organizations in the UK.
Jewish Women's Foundation Grants is sponsored by Various Jewish Women's Foundations (Aggregator site, but describes common grant focus). These grants focus on areas such as food access, healthcare, housing, education, job training, and nonprofit sustainability. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before applying, as the foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for community members and support various initiatives that benefit those in need.
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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.
Voices from the Frontline fund 2026 is sponsored by Rosa. Rosa, a UK-wide funder for women and girls, is accepting applications for the ninth round of its Voices from the Frontline fund. This program provides grants to support campaigning and influencing work by women's and girls' organizations in the UK.
Jewish Women's Foundation Grants is sponsored by Various Jewish Women's Foundations (Aggregator site, but describes common grant focus). These grants focus on areas such as food access, healthcare, housing, education, job training, and nonprofit sustainability. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before applying, as the foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for community members and support various initiatives that benefit those in need.
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.
Next Generation Farmer Fund is sponsored by National Young Farmers Coalition. Provides direct financial support and technical assistance to young and beginning farmers and ranchers (40 and under) to put one to four new conservation practices into action on their land, such as cover cropping, rotational grazing, improved irrigation, renewable energy infrastructure, or pollinator plantings.
New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program is sponsored by New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). This program provides awards for startup teams. Cohort III awards are $200,000, with bonuses of up to $200,000 for founders who live in an Opportunity Zone, self-certify as a woman or minority, or graduated from a New Jersey college or university.
Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) Short-Term Grants for Women’s Leadership in Peace Processes is sponsored by Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund (UN-Civil Society Partnership Multi-Partner Trust Fund). Offers short-term financing to strengthen women-led civil society organizations' participation in formal and informal peace processes, conflict resolution, negotiations, and peace agreement implementations.
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.
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.
Partnerships for Gender Equality and Human Rights in Africa is sponsored by RFLD. This grant portfolio provides funding for organizations led by and serving women and girls, vulnerable groups, and people with disabilities across all 55 AU member states. Priority areas include preventing and responding to gender-based violence, women's economic justice, climate justice and environmental rights, digital rights and online safety, and civic participation and political leadership. This grant is not yet open, but will be soon.
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."
NIH, CDC and FDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Optional) is sponsored by NIH, CDC and FDA (Department of Health and Human Services). This parent announcement invites early-stage, pre-revenue, and startup small businesses to pitch health-related research and development ideas. The program specifically aligns with federal priorities to encourage participation by women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) in technological innovation.
Competitive Grantmaking — Women + Wellbeing / Women + Work Focus Areas is sponsored by Women's Foundation of Alabama. Focuses on systemic barriers facing women in Alabama, funding initiatives that advance women's health, financial wellbeing, and economic mobility (including programs addressing maternal healthcare access, reproductive support, and holistic health equity).
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.
Scaife Family Foundation Grant is a grant from the Scaife Family Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working in women's and children's health, safety, and welfare, and programs addressing the beneficial interaction between humans and animals, including early intervention and addiction prevention. Awards range from $2,000 to $1,500,000. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations and submit a complete proposal package including a signed letter on organizational letterhead, IRS determination letter, operating budget, most recent Form 990, current board listing, and audited financial statements. Proposal submission deadlines are February 1 (for Spring meeting) and August 1 (for Fall meeting).
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Cooperative Agreement is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The RFSI program aims to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, and support the development of value-added products. Funds support expanded capacity for aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products (excluding meat and poultry).
Connecticut Cancer Prevention and Control Programs is sponsored by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT-DPH). This program aims to decrease cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality in Connecticut by focusing on underserved populations who have increased cancer risk due to health disparities.
Illinois WISEWOMAN Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Public Health. Provides funds to Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program providers to offer cardiovascular disease (CVD) screening to women ages 35-64, whose income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level, along with lifestyle programs to reduce CVD risk factors.
Notice of Special Interest: Women's Health Research is sponsored by NIH, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) from participating NIH institutes and centers (ICs) encourages applications focused on diseases and health conditions that predominantly affect women, present and progress differently in women, or are female-specific.
Women's Economic Empowerment and Equality (WE3) Business Services is sponsored by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This program aims to address barriers to women's economic empowerment and equality faced by growth-oriented women entrepreneurs, including underdeveloped leadership skills, lack of access to tailored business advisory services, and insufficient connection to networks. It focuses on providing tailored business advisory services for businesswomen in developing countries.
Capital + Catalyst Grant is sponsored by Spearhead Global and Enthuse Foundation. This inaugural grant is a $40,000 funding and mentorship opportunity exclusively for women entrepreneurs in the food and beverage space. It is designed to support one standout woman founder ready to scale her business with capital and hands-on business support.
US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement is sponsored by ACC APG - Natick (Department of Defense). This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the DEVCOM Soldier Center seeks scientific study and experimentation to advance state-of-the-art technologies and increase knowledge in areas including Combat Feeding & Equipment (ration development, field feeding systems).
Money for Women / Barbara Deming Memorial Fund (Fictional & Nonfiction Writing / Visual Arts Grants) is sponsored by Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, Inc.. Provides direct support to feminist women in the arts, including writers of fiction and children's literature/novels, as well as visual and mixed-genre storytelling projects.
Money for Women / Barbara Deming Memorial Fund Grants is sponsored by Barbara Deming Memorial Fund. Provides small grants to feminist women writers (cis, trans, or nonbinary) in the US or Canada for projects well underway. Supports creative work with a feminist lens, which may include personal or social themes like financial struggles.
Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, Inc. (Visual Arts, Mixed Genre, and Fiction Awards) is sponsored by Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, Inc.. Support grants for individual feminist women in the arts with primary residence in the US and Canada. This cycle is for Visual Arts, Mixed Genre, and Fiction.
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