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

Contracts for services to USA qualifying manufacturers of baby formula to establish a rebate system related to the distribution of formula products to low-income women and children. Eligible bidders must produce infant formula that is in compliance with Federal regulat...

Grants of up to $500 to North Dakota businesses for programs and projects designed to make workplaces more comfortable for nursing mothers. Funding is intended to recognize and assist companies that have support programs for women who choose to breastfeed after giving ...

Grants to Saskatchewan qualified donees and individuals working for qualified donees to improve health care for women and children. Funding is intended for equipment, professional development, and other activities that enhance the quality of care. Grants may be used fo...

Grants to Kentucky arts organizations and individual artists for arts projects that advance positive social change for women. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities including but not limited to attending artist residencies, workshops, or conferences; workin...

Grants to Canada businesses to produce online video content. The purpose of this program is to support the creation of original digital video series for online distribution. Eligible projects must be live-action, include a minimum of six episodes, and have a minimum av...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for research on multiple sclerosis (MS) and its impact on the health of women. Funding is intended to support projects to build research tools, generate preliminary d...

Award to a Kentucky woman for excellence in contributing to agriculture. The purpose of the award is to recognize the achievements of a woman who is actively involved in farming or an agricultural operation. Applicants must be nominated by a member of the funding sourc...

Grants to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations in eligible provinces to subsidize the short-term hiring of students. Funding is intended for jobs in tech fields, including digital technology, clean tech, and health tech. Eligible roles include marketing, strat...

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...

Fellowship of $15,000 to an Ohio African American artist in eligible locations to develop visual arts projects and participate in outreach activities that benefit the local community. The fellowship will recognize a professional artist who produces work that is rooted ...

Opportunity for Montana girls and women to participate in a leadership program. The purpose of the program is to provide one-on-one mentorship, develop leadership skills, and cultivate the strength of girls residing in rural communities. Applications are accepted for p...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young businesswomen in recognition of outstanding business success and contributions to the business world. The awards are intended for women between the ages of 18 and 35 who have demonstrated innovative business practices that...

Fellowships to USA women and minority ophthalmology MDs, MD/PhDs, and PhDs for glaucoma research. The opportunity is intended for research related to the etiology, diagnosis, or treatment of glaucoma. During the fellowship, all fellows will be required to participate i...

Grants of $5,000 to Texas female entrepreneurs to launch a new business or expand an existing company. Funding is intended to assist female business owners in implementing new and creative projects. The goal of the program is to promote economic development opportuniti...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York female entrepreneurs in eligible locations to promote success and business development. Funding is intended to help women company owners thrive and grow their businesses. Eligible businesses are at least 51% women-owned and are locate...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible locations for projects that promote growth and strengthen capacity. Funding priority is given to women, immigrants, and BIPOC business owners. The grant program seeks to help businesses stabilize in t...

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...

Awards of $1,000 to USA women to acknowledge outstanding leadership in the field of education. The purpose of this program is to recognize exceptional female educators in administrative roles. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following two award catego...

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...

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforce. Th...

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...

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...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $3,000 to Alberta female coaches, sports officials, administrators, and nonprofit organizations to promote leadership skills among women and girls in the sports and recreation sectors. Funding is intended to support girls and ...

Scholarships to Pennsylvania students at eligible universities to participate in an international leadership development program. The purpose of the program is to encourage young women, transgender, and non-binary individuals to develop a passion for civic engagement a...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible regions for business development efforts. Funding is intended for projects and activities that will help businesses expand their services, grow to the next level, and enhance productivity. Eligible bus...

Grants to Canada television production companies to produce a television series. Funding is intended to support the creation of television episodes in the genres of documentary, comedy, drama, reality, and lifestyle. The purpose of this program is to support Canadian m...

Contracts for services to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Special emphasis is pla...

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...

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 ...

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...

Fellowships to USA individuals associated with IHEs and research organizations for postdoctoral polar research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow early-career scientists to expand their w...

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...

Opportunity for USA undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students to gain experience in the field of neuroscience at a hospital in California. Applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities are encouraged to apply, as well as students from other...

Grants to USA individuals for research projects on military history. Funding is intended for research on topics that have not been previously investigated in depth. The research will be conducted at a military heritage center. Veterans, minorities, women, and individua...

Financial assistance of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts women with a cancer diagnosis who reside in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover basic living expenses for women with financial needs. Eligible expenses include food, housing, childcare, utilities, transpo...

Grants to Illinois Jewish women in eligible regions who do not receive paid maternity leave. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide women with temporary monthly income following the birth of a c...

Opportunity for Canada women entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. In addition to funding, support includes coaching and leadership training as part of finding effective methods for scaling up. Ideal companies are those that do business within main in...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. The fun...

Grants to Virginia women and minority-owned small businesses in eligible locations to develop their marketing reach through internet commerce projects. The purpose of this program is to help local businesses grow jobs and revenue through the enhancement or creation of ...

Grants to Kansas women in eligible locations for financial assistance. Applicants must be referred by an agency that assists women in need. Funding is intended to improve the lives of single mothers and their children. Eligible applicants have documented needs and are ...

Forgivable loans to Florida businesses in eligible locations to promote retention and to assist with business expenses. Funding is intended to assist both new and existing women- and minority-owned businesses with relocation or retention expenses, start-up costs, capit...

Opportunity for Illinois and Missouri BIPOC and women business owners to participate in a business growth program. Participants will take part in an accelerator program over three months, led by business coaches and consultants. The course will focus on capital readine...

Grants to Israel nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of the homeless, those with physical or mental challenges, and women and girls who have been victims of abuse. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry in advance of a full proposal. Consideration will be giv...

Grants of up to $300 to New York women and girls in eligible regions who are undergoing cancer treatment. Funding is intended to help offset the cost of head coverings necessitated by hair loss that results from treatment. Eligible head coverings include wigs, scarves,...

Financial assistance of up to $500 to New York individuals in eligible regions who face financial challenges due to cancer. Funding is intended to assist girls and women who have cancer and are experiencing financial hardship with associated expenses not covered by ins...

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Programs and pr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on system issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices, and st...

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Mexico faculty members at eligible colleges and universities to further education in science, technology, engineering, and aeronautics. Funding may be used for achievement programs and course and curriculum development. Participation by w...

Grants of 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 ...

Financial assistance to New Jersey nonprofit corporations and small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses to help offset operating costs. Assistance may be used for working capital or fixed assets. Eligible businesses have been in operation for at least one full ...