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

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Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Female Professional Journalist for Human Rights ...

Deadline: 04/19/26

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International female professional journalist for social justice and human rights studies. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for research and internships with major print media outlets. The Fellow will have input i...

GrantWatch ID#: 194244
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Grants to USA and International Women-Led Businesses to Promote Business Growth

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grant of $5,000, grant of $3,000, and grant of $2,000 to USA and International women-led businesses to promote business growth. Funding is intended to support established female-owned businesses that are using technology to address existing problems. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 220415
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Physicians and Nonprofits for Research Related to Wom...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International physicians, nonprofit organizations, and institutions for research related to women's lung cancer. The purpose of the program is to help fledgling investigators pursue independent research careers in this field. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227507
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Female-Owned Businesses for Business Development and Expansi...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA female-owned businesses in multiple states to encourage business development, expansion, and advancement. Grantees will receive monetary funding, coaching, webinar programming, and other services. Any type of business growth plan...

GrantWatch ID#: 197460
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Grants to Canada Women-Owned Businesses for Efforts to Expand Their Companies

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants and in-kind support to Canada women-owned businesses for efforts to expand their companies. Funding is intended to provide supplemental financial support to women-owned businesses. Applicants will be asked to describe their expansion plans, how they will ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 197461

Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 04/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 220707

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Scholarships to Colorado Women Pursuing Secondary Education Degrees

Deadline: 04/30/26

Scholarships to Colorado women pursuing secondary education degrees. The purpose of the scholarship program is to aid women with demonstrated financial need. The goal is to enable women to achieve self-sufficiency through pursuing educational opportunities and car...

GrantWatch ID#: 214111

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits to Encourage Women and Girls to Become Leaders in...

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211472

Grants to Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862

Grants to USA Independent Researchers for Military History Research Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181948

Grants to Kansas Women in Eligible Areas for Crisis Assistance

Deadline: 05/05/26

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 in...

GrantWatch ID#: 212035

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

Deadline: 05/08/26

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219445

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on Gender-Based Violence

Deadline: 05/11/26 LOI Date: 04/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for research in the areas of promoting justice and reducing gender-based violence. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188087

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Events and Productions

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297

Scholarships to Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Women to Support STEM Education at the ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Scholarships to Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania women in eligible regions to support STEM education at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Funding is intended to promote leadership and professional development at graduate and undergraduate levels for wom...

GrantWatch ID#: 177957

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Participate in a Residency Pro...

Deadline: 05/15/26

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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 196389

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

Deadline: 05/15/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 190591
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Loans to Minnesota Businesses in Low-Income Areas to Enhance Business Development

Deadline: 05/22/26

Loans to Minnesota businesses in low-income areas to enhance business development and the local economy. Funding is intended for expansion costs for businesses owned by people from eligible minority and underserved populations. Loans may be used to underwrite cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 194842

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Research to Improve the Health of Pregnant Women,...

Deadline: 05/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 186155

Grants to British Columbia Research Trainees to Travel to National or International Meetings

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of $1,000 to British Columbia full-time research trainees for travel to national or international meetings. Funding is intended to support research projects, as well as the research group that the trainee will represent at the meeting, which focus on womenâ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226441

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

Deadline: 05/31/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 175119

Grants to Ontario Female Students from Eligible Counties to Pursue Trade School Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Ontario female students from eligible counties to pursue trade school studies. This program is intended to encourage women to go into the skilled trades. Funding is to be used for education fees at the trade school where the applicant is enrolled. All ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 227106

Grants to USA Female Robotics Teams to Participate in a National Competition

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA female robotics teams to participate in a national competition. Teams must complete the competition registration before applying. Funding is intended to support rookie teams with an all-female or majority female membership by sponsoring the...

GrantWatch ID#: 227525

Grants to Canada Independent Production Companies to Develop Original Content

Deadline: 06/02/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grants to Canada independent production companies to develop original content and intellectual property. Funding is intended to help companies create materials for commercial distribution. Priority will be given to applications that support multiple projects (at l...

GrantWatch ID#: 182878
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Grants to Texas Women-Owned Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 06/05/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209444

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Researchers for Programs and Research to Enhance Women's Health

Deadline: 06/05/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 221062

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Female-Founded Startups to Participate in a Pit...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International female-founded startups to participate in a pitch competition. Participants will receive mentoring, networking opportunities, educational sessions, access to global investors, and additional programming to help them a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221429

Opportunity for Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Entrepreneurs to Join a Business Accele...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Opportunity for Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC entrepreneurs to join a business accelerator program. The three-month program is intended to address healthcare. Pilot projects that address the following focus areas are particularly welcome to apply: adminis...

GrantWatch ID#: 227686

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Deadline: 06/12/26 Conference Date: 04/22/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181029

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

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 g...

GrantWatch ID#: 193670

Scholarships to New Jersey Women to Pursue Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 158562

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Participate in a Literary Conference

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to participate in a literary conference. Funding is intended for a folklorist whose work revolves around women's issues. The award will offset costs related to conference registration, transportation, lodging, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222577
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs to Recognize Achievements and Sup...

Deadline: 06/16/26

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, coach...

GrantWatch ID#: 151419
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs in Recognition of Innovative Busi...

Deadline: 06/16/26

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 gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203490

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

Deadline: 06/16/26 LOI Date: 05/17/26

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 r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

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

Deadline: 06/16/26 LOI Date: 05/17/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217705

Awards to New Hampshire Women for Achievements in Business and in Community Leadership

Deadline: 06/21/26

Awards to New Hampshire women to recognize their professional and community leadership achievements. Achievements may be either in the business or nonprofit sector. The award recipients will have excelled as leaders and role models, will demonstrate a strong sense...

GrantWatch ID#: 182605

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

Deadline: 06/26/26

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 sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 174938

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Promoting Diversity in Science and En...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 Ameri...

GrantWatch ID#: 171301

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to Nova Scotia Farms, Community Pastures, and Mi'kmaq to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 06/30/26

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. First-time applicants must submit a registration form prior to applying. Funding is intended to ena...

GrantWatch ID#: 220681

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

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 178713

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students and Individuals in Recognition of Outstandin...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students and individuals in recognition of outstanding writing related to women's folklore. Submissions by undergraduate and graduate students must be a maximum of 30 pages and be part of their degree program. Scholarly sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 222518

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/22/26

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. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Grants and Awards to Kansas and Missouri Film Directors and Writers to Promote Projects

Deadline: 07/29/26

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 ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 214029

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of women's health. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made a significant impact on promoting women's health and whose work has contribute...

GrantWatch ID#: 221752

Award to a Kentucky Woman for Excellence in Agriculture

Deadline: 08/28/26

Award of $1,000 to a Kentucky woman for exceptional contributions to agriculture. The award is intended to honor, recognize, and encourage the achievements of women farmers. The recipient will represent the highest level of professional excellence in agriculture a...

GrantWatch ID#: 218238

Grants to Canada Businesses and Nonprofits to Subsidize the Short-Term Hiring of Students

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Canada businesses and nonprofit organizations 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, strategy, and data and...

GrantWatch ID#: 215891