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

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Grants to California Women in Eligible Locations to Pursue Career Training and Higher Educat...

Deadline: 12/15/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193670

Internships for USA, Canada, and International Women to Learn Nonprofit Management Skills

Deadline: 12/15/25

Internships for USA, Canada, and International women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will include m...

GrantWatch ID#: 190925

Opportunity for California Artists, Arts Organizations, and Event Producers to Implement Progr...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Opportunity for California artists, arts organizations, and event producers in eligible regions to implement programming celebrating Jewish American heritage. Productions can include workshops using various artistic media, educational presentations, and events showcasi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224518

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Academic Institutions, and A...

Deadline: 12/16/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies for initiatives related to women's health. Funding is intended to improve options for administering medicine to women in low and middle-incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 224454

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Academic Institutions, and A...

Deadline: 12/16/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies for initiatives to substantially reduce the cost of nutritious food ingredients and products for pregnant mothers and their babies in low and...

GrantWatch ID#: 224455

Scholarships to Washington Female Students at IHEs to Support the Pursuit of Education and Car...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Scholarships of $3,500 to Washington female students at academic institutions for financial assistance to support educational pursuits and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. Funding is intended for tuition and educational exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 210516

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals to Benefit Young Children a...

Deadline: 12/30/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, associations, clubs, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit children from the prenatal stage through five years of age. Funding is intended to support ea...

GrantWatch ID#: 162410

Awards to New Brunswick Individuals and Organizations to Honor Contributions to Gender Equity

Deadline: 12/31/25

Awards to New Brunswick individuals and organizations to recognize exceptional efforts in promoting gender equity. The awards are intended to honor those who promote gender-based equality in society, workplaces, and government. The awards were created to feature and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 212006

Grants to Kansas Women in Eligible Areas for Crisis Assistance

Deadline: 01/05/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 212035

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/05/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 178713

Grant to a British Columbia Individual to Produce an Adventure Film

Deadline: 01/05/26

Grant of $5,500 and in-kind support to a British Columbia early-stage filmmaker in eligible locations to produce a short film related to mountain adventures. Funding is intended to support an emerging filmmaker in promoting new lines in both film and landscape. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225265

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photographers for Images in a Variety of Catego...

Deadline: 01/06/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shortlist...

GrantWatch ID#: 215510

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Woman Playwright to Recognize Exceptional Creative Ta...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International emerging woman playwright to recognize exceptional creative talent. The award is intended to honor full-length works written for theater production. In addition to a monetary prize, the winner will be given the opportunity to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207001

Grants to Maryland Research Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Companies for Human Stem Cell Resea...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit research organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit research companies for medical research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that involve human stem cell-based clinical trials. The program aims to advance medical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164125

Grants to Maryland Companies and Organizations for Costs Associated with the Development of Ce...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Grants to Maryland companies and organizations for costs associated with developing cell therapies. This program is intended to support the creation of cell therapy products within the state. Funding is intended for stem cell companies or organizations to build or acqu...

GrantWatch ID#: 206522

Grants to New York Healthcare Practices to Benefit Women and Families

Deadline: 01/13/26

Grants to New York healthcare practices for programs that benefit women and families. Funding is intended for activities that integrate mental health into physical health care. Applicants must pre-qualify and register before applying. The goal is to build the capacity ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224528

Residency to USA, Canada, and International Women Artists for Participation in an Arts-Based R...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Residency to USA, Canada, and International individual women artists for participation in an arts-based residency program. Grantees will receive a weekly stipend, funding for materials and travel, studio access, free onsite housing, production assistance, and technical...

GrantWatch ID#: 190591

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American Artists to Develop and Expand Their Art...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American artists to develop and expand their artistic practice. Artists from a wide range of disciplines are eligible to apply. Fellows will also receive travel reimbursement, an allowance for supplies, studio spa...

GrantWatch ID#: 177372

Grants to North Carolina Businesses in Eligible Locations to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to North Carolina businesses in eligible locations for business development projects. Applicants must submit an interest form before applying. Funding is intended to help new and expanding retail businesses with renovation and stand-up expenses. The grant progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 212777

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for ...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for innovative projects to reduce greenhouse gases. Winning submissions will receive a $50,000 prize. Eligible projects either eliminate or reduce emissions or increase the uptake...

GrantWatch ID#: 187547

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, Agencies, and For-Profits to Benefi...

Deadline: 01/16/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits, academic institutions, municipalities, and for-profits for capacity-building projects to benefit clean energy businesses from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to help businesses that are underrepresented learn the sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 219445

Opportunity for Texas Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 01/19/26

Opportunity for Texas emerging companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity provides early and idea-stage entrepreneurs with resources and education to advance their companies into scalable and successful businesses. This program is offer...

GrantWatch ID#: 224795

Award to a Quebec Female Artist in Eligible Areas for Contributions to Theater Arts

Deadline: 01/21/26

Award of $20,000 to a Quebec woman artist in eligible areas to recognize outstanding contributions to theater arts. Funding is intended to recognize women in theater and to raise their profile and visibility. The current request for applications is intended specificall...

GrantWatch ID#: 187439

Grants to USA Female Composers to Develop New Operatic Works

Deadline: 01/22/26 LOI Date: 12/18/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA female composers to support career advancement and the creation of new operatic works. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for the development of new theatrical works for the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149444

Fellowship for a Louisiana Female Business Owner to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 02/01/26

Fellowship to a Louisiana female small business owner in eligible locations to improve business outcomes. The fellowship program includes funding and in-kind support, and is intended to give women business owners the tools and opportunity to be successful. Applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 217936

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Junior Faculty for Research to Advance Min...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Fellowships to USA graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty to conduct research to advance the participation of underrepresented minorities and women in economics. The fellowship is 2-3 months in length and will take place at a sponsor organization. Applicants d...

GrantWatch ID#: 212111

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Support Doulas

Deadline: 02/03/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and academic institutions for activities that benefit women. Funding is intended to provide support and technical assistance for doulas serving pregnant and postpartum women across the state. A do...

GrantWatch ID#: 225263

Grants to USA IHE Faculty, Schools, and Nonprofits to Encourage the Study of Mathematics

Deadline: 02/10/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and territories IHE faculty, schools, and nonprofit organizations for projects that encourage girls, women, and historically underrepresented groups to study mathematics. Funding is intended to support new projects, expand existing project...

GrantWatch ID#: 178771

Opportunity for USA and Canada Women in Eligible PhD Programs to Gain Tools and Experience to ...

Deadline: 02/13/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada women entering their first or second year of an eligible PhD track to participate in a program that will give them the tools and experience to succeed in their doctorate studies. Women from underrepresented minority groups are particularl...

GrantWatch ID#: 214654

Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico Female Scientists for Research in STEM Fields

Deadline: 02/13/26

Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico female postdoctoral scientists affiliated with qualified institutions for research in the fields of physical or material sciences, life sciences, computer science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. The award is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 166788

Grants and Loans to Nova Scotia New Farms and Farmers to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants and loans to Nova Scotia new farms and farmers to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support and encourage new ownership of commercial farms. The goal of the grant program is to improve the financial stability of beginner farmers in the first y...

GrantWatch ID#: 211698

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 02/16/26 LOI Date: 01/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Proteins Associated ...

Deadline: 02/16/26 LOI Date: 01/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research on proteins associated with rare diseases. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 217705

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes f...

Deadline: 02/16/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212479

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits f...

Deadline: 02/16/26 LOI Date: 01/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 192420
Upcoming

Grants to Texas Women Veteran-Owned Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants of $5,000 to Texas female veteran-owned companies to promote business development. Funding is intended to foster greater economic development activity in the state by encouraging and enabling veteran woman-owned small businesses to undertake new and innovative p...

GrantWatch ID#: 225053

Grants to USA Women to Pursue Advanced Degrees and Courses of Study

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA women to pursue advanced degrees and courses of study. Funding is intended to benefit women who seek to rejoin the workforce, pursue professional advancement, and change their field of employment. Eligible fields of study include, but are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175119

Awards to Kansas Women in Eligible Locations to Honor Community Contributions

Deadline: 02/28/26

Awards to Kansas women in eligible locations to honor exceptional community contributions. The awards are intended to recognize women who are involved in the community in the areas of education, civic service, religion, and business. Three outstanding women, from any o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207446

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits for Business Expansion and Development Projects

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000, and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina companies to promote business expansion and development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to stimulate the establishment and growth of non-farm business investments. Eligible proposals benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 198383

Grants to New York Women and Girls to Address Obstacles to Academic Success

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,500 to New York women and girls in eligible regions to address obstacles to academic success. Funding is intended to assist students in overcoming financial barriers by providing funds for textbooks, tuition, and supplies. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 143533

Grants to UK and Israel Investigators for Collaborative Research Projects in the Field of Aging

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to UK and Israel investigators employed in academic, research, and hospital institutions for collaborative research in the field of aging. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to develop scient...

GrantWatch ID#: 138648

Awards to Arkansas Women to Recognize Contributions to Society

Deadline: 03/06/26

Awards to Arkansas women or groups of women to recognize contributions to the social, economic, cultural, and political well-being of the nation, state, or community. The award is intended to honor individuals who have positively impacted women and girls, contributed t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179696

Awards of Charitable Funds and In-Kind Mentoring Services to USA Women in Recognition of Outst...

Deadline: 03/08/26

Awards of $25,000 in charitable funds and in-kind mentoring services to USA and territories women in recognition of outstanding volunteer efforts. The purpose of the award is to honor women who generously volunteer on behalf of their communities. The funding source wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 171057

Grants to Washington Medical Research and Social Service Agencies for Research and Humanitar...

Deadline: 03/09/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 174938

Grants to USA Investigators for Small Research Projects on Medical Issues Affecting Women

Deadline: 03/14/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA MD and PhD investigators at accredited academic institutions or nonprofit medical research institutions for short-term, small research projects related to women's medical issues. Funding is intended to support studies that demonstrate promise f...

GrantWatch ID#: 183486

Fellowships to USA Qualifying Scientists and Physicians for Research Related to Women's Health

Deadline: 03/14/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA qualifying early-stage scientists and physicians to conduct research related to women's health. Eligible research topics include, but are not limited to, female cancers, cardiovascular disease, and stage-of-life health concerns. Requests wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183511

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Promote the Wellbeing and Advancement of Women

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for activities benefiting women within the Province. Funding is intended to support services and projects in the areas of education, healthy living, social services, citizen engagement and volunteerism, organizational capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175435

Internships for USA Women Visual Artists to Create Projects and Assist with Facility Operations

Deadline: 03/15/26

Internships for USA women visual artists to create projects and assist with facility operations at an art studio in New York. During the program, interns will work with professional artists, assist with classes and workshops, maintain studio functionality, and work on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190924

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students to Promote Scientific Research Achievements

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students to promote scientific achievements and excellence in research. Funding is intended to support hands-on learning and to encourage students and mentors to forge close wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 194368
Upcoming

Awards to Washington Women Visual Artists to Recognize Dedication and Contribution to the Arts

Deadline: 03/23/26 Conference Date: 02/03/26

Awards of $5,000 to Washington women artists to recognize over two decades of artistic creation. Eligible nominees are visual artists who have shown dedication and achievements in the arts. Awards are open to female artists, aged 60 or above, who have devoted 25 years ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195908