Grants for Women

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.

The 2026 Grants program from Women United, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville, funds nonprofit organizations providing direct services to women and children in the Greater Charlottesville and Albemarle region of Virginia. Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits (or those with a nonprofit fiscal agent) that have been operating for at least two years and directly serve women and/or children in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, or surrounding counties. The application deadline was March 1, 2026.

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…

The Fund for Women & Girls Grant is a grant from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) in South Central Pennsylvania that funds nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of women and girls in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry counties, and the Dillsburg Area of York County. The program supports projects addressing economic security, safety, health, leadership development, and other critical needs of women and girls in the region. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits directly serving women and girls in the specified counties; organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply with an eligible fiscal sponsor. Awards are up to $15,000. The application deadline for the current cycle is May 1, 2026.

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.

Amber Grant for Women in Mental & Emotional Support is a grant from WomensNet (Amber Grant Foundation) that funds women entrepreneurs building businesses in the mental and emotional health or support sector. Monthly grants of $10,000 are awarded, with recipients also eligible for three additional Year End Grants of $50,000. The foundation prioritizes passion and authentic storytelling over corporate polish, welcoming applicants at all stages — from early-stage ideas to established ventures. Eligible applicants are women entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on mental health, emotional wellness, counseling, or related support services. There is a $15 application fee, and each submission is considered for all available Amber Grant categories.

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.

NYFIC $10,000 Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation is sponsored by New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC). This program supports New York-based businesses and organizations working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors. NYFIC awards grants for environmentally sustainable innovations using fibers and materials grown, processed, or made in New York State. This includes fiber cultivation and processing, next-generation biomaterials and manufacturing, textile supply chain and infrastructure development, sustainable yarn and textile material development, and sustainable fashion and interior design industry uses. The program aims to strengthen New York-produced materials and industry.

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 is designed for women impact entrepreneurs who are building science-based or deep technology ventures. It provides grant funding, fellowship support, coaching, and visibility to empower women entrepreneurs to make a difference and grow their companies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Protecting Women and Girls through Founding and Replication of Existing Long-Term Safe Homes (WH-AST-26-002) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office on Women's Health (OWH). This notice solicits applications for initiatives that seek to address sexual violence by founding or replicating new safe homes for sexually exploited and/or abused women or girls.

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).

2026 STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The goal of this program is to support communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women, and to develop and strengthen services to victims of crime and survivors. There is no match requirement for applicants receiving STOP awards through this solicitation.

Nonprofit ENG(INE) Grant is sponsored by AlleyCorp. The Nonprofit ENG(INE) Grant offers in-kind engineering support valued at $250K over six months to U.S.-based 501c3 organizations. This initiative aims to empower nonprofits by providing tailored technological solutions through a dedicated engineering team. Priority is given to projects addressing workforce, financial security, and the advancement of women and girls, aligning with critical social challenges.

Amber Grant for Women is sponsored by WomensNet. The WomensNet Amber Grants award multiple grants per year to women wishing to start or grow their own business. Monthly awards of $10,000 are offered in three separate categories, and all monthly winners automatically qualify for an annual $25,000 award draw, with three prizes available. An online application and a $15 entrance fee are required.

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.

The Changing the Game Grant is sponsored by Stanley 1913 and TOGETHXR. This grant will award five $20,000 grants to U. S. -based for-profit businesses in the food or beverage space that make women's sports the main event. Funds can be used for buildout, equipment, programming, or other efforts to move the business forward.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bendickson Field of Interest Fund is sponsored by Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville. An endowed grantmaking fund to support organizations working in the areas of education, health research, and faith-based support for women and children, with women and children being the 2026 focus area. Programs focusing on women veterans' mental health could be eligible.

FY 2026 EDI Community Project Funding Grant Number B-26-CP-FL-0604 for the Center for Women and Families Project is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / City of Orlando. The City of Orlando will submit a request to the HUD Program Office for the release of program funds under the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2026 (P. L.

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.

REACT Grants to Advance Women's Climate Action (Democratic Republic of the Congo) - Grassroots Initiatives Grants (Lot 2) is sponsored by REACT (REsearch and ACTion for women's participation in environmental peacebuilding and climate change prevention) programme. This program supports community-level projects that improve the resilience of women and communities facing climate and conflict-related challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.

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.

Artist Enrichment (AE) Grant is a program from the Kentucky Foundation for Women that funds feminist artists and arts organizations in Kentucky to further their artistic development and create work for positive social change. Eligible activities include artist residencies, exploration of new mediums or techniques, and building a body of work. Reviewers assess artistic quality, commitment to feminism, and a concrete plan for measuring impact. Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500. Eligibility is open to Kentucky-based individual women and gender non-conforming artists at any career stage. The application deadline is August 31, 2026. Note that one-time events are no longer eligible beginning in 2024.

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.

Women Founders Grant is sponsored by Undisclosed (mentioned by CO- by US 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.

The Women's Economic Security Act (WESA) Competitive Grant, administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), works to increase the number of women in high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional occupations. The program prioritizes initiatives that encourage and assist women of color to enter nontraditional and STEM careers. Part of DEED's Office of Adult Career Pathways, WESA is one of several competitive grant programs supporting workforce development in Minnesota. The state awarded $3.3 million for adult employment and training programs in the current funding cycle. Organizations providing career training, mentorship, and employment support services that help women access economic opportunity in traditionally male-dominated fields are encouraged to apply.

Strengthening Movements for Gender Equality is sponsored by Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe (composed of Bodossaki Foundation, Fondation BNP Paribas, Fondation CHANEL, Fondazione con il Sud, Fondation de France, Fondation RAJA-Danièle Marcovici, King Baudouin Foundation, and L'Oréal Fund for Women). This call aims to fund collective proposals to support and strengthen grassroots gender equality movements in Europe.

NIH Small Business Opportunities for Innovative Women's Health Research (via SBIR/STTR Omnibus Solicitations) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). This program actively encourages applications with a central focus on women's health through the NIH SBIR/STTR omnibus solicitations. Given the focus on obstetrics and implantable biosensors, this aligns well with the program's aim to increase investments in small business innovations specifically focused on women's health research.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (NIH Omnibus Solicitations) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) actively encourages applications with a central focus on women's health within the NIH SBIR/STTR omnibus solicitations.

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.

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, aiming 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. This includes integration of women's health into the agency-wide SBIR/STTR Omnibus solicitation.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). The NIH's SBIR and STTR programs support research and development in small businesses, with a commitment to boosting investments in small business innovations focused on women's health research.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Omnibus Solicitations (Parent Announcements) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH SBIR and STTR programs provide non-dilutive funding for early-stage research and development (R&D) to small businesses. The goal is to stimulate technological innovation, use small businesses to meet federal R&D needs, and increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal research and development, particularly in biomedical technologies. Patented product manufacturing for health-related technologies would be a strong fit.

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.

Women's Fund of North Carolina Grants is sponsored by North Carolina Community Foundation. This program supports North Carolina nonprofits advancing the quality of life for women and girls. In 2026, grants will focus on housing security for women, defined as every person having financial, legal, and practical access to a home where they can live with dignity.

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.

Women's Fund of North Carolina Grant Program is sponsored by North Carolina Community Foundation. Awards grants to eligible charitable organizations with programs or projects that focus on housing security for women throughout North Carolina. Preference is given to organizations led by women of color and/or women who identify as a member of a historically marginalized population.

Aura Cacia Positive Change Project is sponsored by Aura Cacia. The Aura Cacia Positive Change Project supports organizations in the U.S. and Canada that are committed to helping women and girls facing difficult life situations make transformational improvements in their lives. The project focuses on programs that foster self-sufficiency, positive self-image, and healthy living.

StartHER Grant is sponsored by Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs. The StartHER Grant is designed to support and uplift women business owners across the state of Texas. Each year, the program awards $5,000 to women-owned businesses to help them strengthen their operations, invest in essential tools, or take meaningful steps toward growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Women's Health Research (NOT-OD-24-079) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). In alignment with the White House Initiative on Women's Health Research, NIH is issuing this Notice of Special Interest to highlight interest in receiving research applications focused on diseases and health conditions that predominantly affect women, present and progress differ…

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls makes annual grants to local nonprofit organizations focused on bettering the lives of women and girls in the South Central PA counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry, and the Dillsburg Area. Funding priorities include providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.

Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (administered by South Carolina Department of Agriculture). This 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. It specifically mentions dairy as an eligible food product.

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).

Anna W. and Alexander P. Thornton Charitable Trust is a private charitable trust based in Chicago that provides grants to nonprofit organizations focused on children's and women's services in Tarrant County, Texas. The trust gives primarily in these two service areas and represents an opportunity for organizations delivering direct services or advocacy for women and children in the Fort Worth metropolitan area. Eligible applicants are nonprofits with programming that directly benefits women and children in Tarrant County. The application deadline is May 31, 2026. Grant amounts are not publicly specified; interested applicants should research the trust through the Foundation Directory or similar prospect research resources for giving history and award ranges.

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.

California Dream Fund Grant Program is sponsored by California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). This program provides microgrants to seed entrepreneurship and small business creation in underserved small business groups facing capital and opportunity gaps. Eligible applicants must complete an in-depth training program through participating centers. Public health-focused startups within underserved groups could be eligible.

WE FUND Crowd (in partnership with Kiva) is sponsored by NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) / WE NYC. WE FUND Crowd is a City-led crowdfunding initiative to help women entrepreneurs in NYC access affordable capital. Through a partnership with Kiva, WE NYC contributes the first 10% of crowdfunded loans secured by New York City-based women entrepreneurs.

Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Development & Lending Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Economic Development (Empire State Development). This program provides financial assistance to minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in New York State, as well as to projects and programs that support the development of entrepreneurship among minority persons and women.

TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs StartHER Grant is sponsored by Texas Woman's University Center for Women Entrepreneurs. This grant program helps women business owners, current or aspiring, to undertake new and innovative projects. While broad in scope, a neural interface prosthetics medical device hardware startup led by a woman would be eligible.

Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity is sponsored by Gainbridge, Parity, and Women's Sports Foundation (WSF). Awards grants to organizations dedicated to advancing girls and women in sports and education across the country. The program aims to create events and programs that become sustainable over time, investing in the future of girls and women in these fields.

AFOSR STEM Outreach Program is sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) seeks applications for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the …

Small Business Loan Fund (Kalamazoo) is sponsored by United Way of South Central Michigan. This fund provides low-interest loans to small businesses in the City of Kalamazoo. While a loan, it's presented as a bridge to other funding and focuses on increasing access to resources for minority- and women-owned businesses, and those in specific industries.

U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA offers ongoing funding opportunities for projects that support regional and national economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. While not exclusively for women-owned businesses, many programs support initiatives that can benefit women entrepreneurs, such as accelerators, innovation hubs, and capital-access programs.

Amber Grant for Women (Health and Fitness category in February) is sponsored by Amber Grant Foundation. The Amber Grant offers support for women-owned fitness businesses. Each month, three $10,000 grants are awarded, with one specifically dedicated to the Health and Fitness category in February. This grant can help women entrepreneurs in the fitness industry to start or expand their businesses.

Amber Grant is sponsored by Womensnet.com. The Amber Grant Foundation awards a $10,000 grant to a woman-owned business each month. At the end of each year, one of the 12 monthly winners receives an additional $25,000. There are also specific grants for startups and businesses in particular categories, including food and beverage.