Editor’s Top Grant Picks Supporting Girls and Women This March

The Editor’s Top Grant Picks for March shed light on funding opportunities that support and celebrate our girls and women. Every day, staff members explore new listings on GrantWatch, and some grants just naturally stand out. They support bold ideas, strong communities, and programs that uplift girls and women. So, we gathered a few ongoing favorites that cover the whole USA and show how funding can spark real change.

GrantWatch features carefully selected grant opportunities across every sector. This month’s list highlights 8 favorite grants. These include funding for programs supporting women and girls, childcare support for healthcare mothers, sportswear donations for teenage flag football players, grants assisting pregnant women with expenses, and nonprofit grants backing programs led by women. Read on to see our favorite grants and visit the database to explore the 450+ different grants there are for Women and Girls.

Editor’s Top Grant Picks Supporting Girls and Women

Grants to Support a Wide Range of Programs for Women and Girls

USA organizations may apply for grants that support a wide range of programs. Funding focuses on the well-being of women and girls, education, health and human services, and economic empowerment. There is particular interest in opportunities to catalyze organizations into their next phase of growth or impact.

Grants for Childcare Costs to Mothers Working in Healthcare

$1,000 to USA mothers who work in the healthcare industry for childcare costs. Funding subsidizes childcare for working mothers who have careers as clinicians. The purpose is to allow mothers to stay in the workforce, thereby maintaining healthcare workers and strengthening communities and clinics.

In-Kind Donations to Teenage Girls Who Play Flag Football

In-kind sportswear donations to USA female teenagers who play in an eligible flag football league. This program seeks to appropriately outfit young female athletes with sports bras. Applications must be completed and submitted by the parent or legal guardian of the athlete, and all athletes must be in an NFL FLAG program.

Grants to Assist Pregnant Women in with Expenses

Grants to New Jersey, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Tennessee pregnant women to assist with expenses. Funding provides financial assistance to expectant mothers to assist with a wide range of expenditures. Eligibility criteria differs from state to state. See the full RFP for guidelines.

Nonprofit Grants for Programs Led by Women

Up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding fosters advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Grants supports women leaders and organizations dedicated to positive change in their communities.

Grants to Improve the Quality of Life for Women and Girls

Nonprofits in Florida, Louisiana, and Maryland may apply for grants to improve quality of life. The primary emphasis is on helping educationally or economically disadvantaged women and children. Grants focus on education, visual arts, women’s issues, and medical and social outreach programs. 

Opportunity to Provide Workshops in Entrepreneurship to Women

USA agencies and organizations may apply for grants to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women. The workshops (online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorship) are for survivors of adversity. In addition, each participant may choose a learning path based on their own needs.

Grants for Financial Assistance for Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Up to $5,000 to USA physicians for financial assistance to patients seeking breast reconstruction surgery. Funding is intended to help patients who do not have adequate insurance coverage to afford the surgery. The grant focuses on women needing a revisional or final surgery to complete their aesthetic reconstruction.

Funding That Moves Women Forward

These grants show how targeted funding can strengthen programs, support mothers, and expand opportunities for girls and women. Explore the full list on GrantWatch to discover even more grants making a difference this March.

About GrantWatch

Libby Hikind, author of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO, founded GrantWatch.com, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 11,500 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 61 funding categories. Additionally, it lists grants for nonprofits, grants for small businesses, grants for government agencies, and grants for Individuals.

GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the AI Grant Writing Tool, AI Grant Searching Tool, and My Grant Calendar, making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. Members can upgrade to MemberPlus+ for complete grant details, eligibility criteria, and application information. With 21 powerful features, live customer support, and weekly GrantTalk podcast episodes, GrantWatch is the go-to resource for finding grants and turning funding opportunities into awarded grants.

Libby is also the author of several children’s books and companion coloring books, available at libbyhikind.com.