131 Grants for Women Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Women-Owned Businesses

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. Some program participants will qualify for a grant of $20,000. The program includes mentorship, strategy sessions led by experts, and opportunities for networking. The goal of the prog...

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link to c...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for research to produce lower-cost monoclonal antibodies. The purpose of the program is to make mAbs accessible to a larger market, particula...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada, Israel, and International organizations and individuals to promote veganism and the reduced consumption of animal products. Funding is intended for a range of activities including advocacy, public awareness campaigns, catering program...

Grants to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations for business development projects. Applicants must submit an interest form prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist expanding retail businesses and new storefront businesses with one-time standup expens...

Grants to Minnesota business owners and developers for capital projects in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support improvement projects and repairs to buildings in commercial areas. Eligible projects may result in the renovation, redevelopment, dev...

Grants of $5,000 to Florida farmers and ranchers in eligible regions to purchase farm-related equipment. Priority will be given to farm operations owned and run by BIPOC and women farmers. Funding is intended to address the capital equipment needs of individuals with s...

Opportunity for USA women who own and operate businesses to participate in a pitch competition. Finalists will receive coaching and will be invited to present their projects to business innovators for a chance to win cash and special prize packages. Participants will b...

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs from the Asian-Pacific community to compete for prizes for innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems,...

Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to Minnesota young women for projects and activities that encourage leadership development. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of economic opportunity, safety and well-being, and young women's leadership. In additio...

Fellowships to Massachusetts Latinas who serve in philanthropic roles for professional development. In addition to a cash stipend, participants will also receive mentorship and networking. Funding is intended to support women in becoming leaders in the nonprofit world ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and researchers at nonprofit institutions to support programs and research to improve women's health. Funding is intended to support initiatives addressing maternal health, health equity, and gynecologic care. Multiple program gran...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, businesses, schools, housing complexes, libraries, and tribes to enhance infrastructure for electric vehicles. Funding is intended to provide public charging points and enhance their usage...

Grants to California women in eligible regions to pursue career training and educational opportunities. The purpose of funding is to provide adult women with the resources to pursue goals in professional advancement and higher education. Applicants must live and go to ...

Awards of $10,000 to Wisconsin women-identifying artists and artist collaboratives in eligible regions to recognize outstanding creativity. The award is intended to give recipients the ability to pursue intellectual, artistic, and professional activities. Applicants ma...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women artists to participate in a residency program in New York State. Eligible artists can be at any stage of their careers. In addition to housing and studio space, artists are provided with daily assistance from the fac...

Scholarships of $1,000 to New Jersey Individuals in eligible locations to pursue educational opportunities. Funding is intended for women aged 21 years or older who are full- or part-time students. The purpose of funding is to help non-traditional students who have had...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a resident artist program in New York State. Eligible artists will teach students a variety of artistic techniques. The program provides artists with accommodations as well as assistance from stud...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, Tribes, and faith-based organizations for research projects addressing Alzheimer's disease. Applicants are advised that required registrations ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for new research to develop better pharmaceuticals for children and pregnant women. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting...

Fellowships to Minnesota for-profit and nonprofit entrepreneurs and leaders in eligible regions to address challenges in society while developing their leadership and business skills. Fellows benefit from a cash stipend, educational opportunities, resources such as men...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that address hunger, abuse, illness, and loss. Priority will be given to projects serving women, children, and fa...

Grants of $10,000 to Texas women-owned small companies in eligible regions to promote economic and business development opportunities. Funding is intended to enable women business owners to pursue and implement new and creative projects and activities. Grants may be us...

Opportunity for North Carolina students and technologists in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The program allows aspiring entrepreneurs to work with their program director to identify a problem to solve, develop product ideas, test i...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector in recognition of their achievements and to provide support for business development and growth. Award recipients will receive financial support; human support, including training, coaching, ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs in recognition of innovative business activities. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs in the technology and science fields and to support their ongoing efforts. Award recipients will be given f...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and IHEs to provide a range of technical assistance services to law enforcement agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

Opportunity for Ontario artists to participate in a residency program. The program is intended to support early-stage artists in a 15-week residency followed by a solo exhibition. The artist will receive a monetary stipend and support from the gallery staff. The reside...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington medical research and social service agencies for medical research, community humanitarian services, and services to individuals with physical or mental disabilities in eligible regions. Organizations must operate within or significa...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals to preserve and/or restore American films in which women had held significant creative roles. Films can date from any period of time, and the women's roles can include performer, producer, editor, d...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for promoting diversity in STEM fields. The purpose of this program is to recognize those who have mentored students in USA IHEs from underrepresented groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon commercial property and business owners for building improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the appearance of commercial areas and to support local businesses. Eligible applicants are those with prope...

Opportunity for Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas emerging and established writers and artists to have their book published. The funder is interested in publishing works that relate to the environment, equity, abolition, restorative justice, and gende...

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible counties that work to promote education, health, and general civic or social betterment. Funding is also intended for disadvantaged women working as seamstresses or factory workers. Eligible applicants ...

Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...

Grants to Kansas Individuals in eligible areas for crisis assistance. The purpose of funding is to assist women experiencing financial difficulty. Funding is intended for a one-time expense or crisis that will help women maintain independence. Possible expenses include...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers, early-career researchers, and women researchers to acknowledge excellence in the fields of mathematics, physics, and sciences. Awards will be given for recent accomplishments with priority being given to work achiev...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, government institutions, schools, and tribal entities to install and utilize electric vehicle charging stations. The purpose of the program is to support infrastructure to transition fleet vehicles from fossil fue...

Awards of 10,000 Euros to women International researchers and practitioners in eligible countries for projects that have significant economic and social benefits. The award is intended to recognize groups and teams that have successfully implemented on-the-ground manag...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and those with equivalent degrees affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit institutions and governments for research related to type 1 diabetes. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant applicati...

Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuition r...

Grants of $10,000 and an award of $1,000 to Kansas and Missouri movie directors and screenwriters to promote and recognize outstanding films and scripts. Funding is intended to assist early-stage filmmakers with works that positively impact the community and to honor a...

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. Fundi...

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, IHEs, CBOs, and job preparedness programs to provide specialized training for jobs in the offshore wind sector. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to a full grant application. ...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind services to qualifying USA women entrepreneurs to enhance business success and personal wellbeing. The program offers direct financial support, as well as coaching, tools, and resources to promote self-care. The goal of the program is t...

Grants to New York teams of engineers, architects, or other relevant professionals to design buildings that use thermal energy. Funding is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to promote decarbonization, especially in disadvantaged communities. Projects may ...

Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Nova Scotia farms, community pastures, and Mi'kmaq to strengthen capacity and advance disaster preparedness. Funding is intended to enable farms to prepare for nature-based disasters, including extreme weather and...

Awards to Georgia qualifying individuals who self-identify as women in recognition of exceptional accomplishments working in technology fields. Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of their leadership abilities, service as mentors or role models for girls and women ...

Awards to Georgia qualifying women working in technology related fields to acknowledge outstanding accomplishments. Winning nominees should expect to serve as ambassadors and participate in various promotional activities. Eligible nominees currently hold a position wit...