23 Small Business Grants for Women

In today's competitive business landscape, access to capital remains a significant challenge for many entrepreneurs, particularly women. To address this disparity and foster economic growth, numerous organizations offer grants specifically tailored for women-owned businesses. Here's a curated list of 23 grants and funding opportunities to help women entrepreneurs thrive:

Grants for Women-Owned Small Businesses

1. Amber Grant: Monthly awards of $10,000 for various business categories, with additional year-end grants.
2. The Papaya Grant: $10,000 award for female entrepreneurs to start or expand their business.
3. Giving Joy: Grants of $250 to $500 for U.S. women to fund their business dreams.
4. EmpowHer Grant: Up to $25,000 for female entrepreneurs addressing social issues.
5. Ladies Who Launch: $10,000 grants plus mentoring for women and nonbinary small business owners.
 6. Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant: $1,000 micro-grants for mother-owned businesses.
 7. She's Connected by AT&T: $20,000 grand prize plus AT&T services for female-owned businesses.
8. Enthuse Foundation: $2,500 grants for ten female entrepreneurs annually.
9. Women Founders Network: Fast Pitch Competition with cash grants totaling $55,000.
10. Cartier Women's Initiative: Global grants ranging from $30,000 to $100,000 for women-owned businesses.
11. Galaxy Grant: $2,750 for women and minority business owners.
12. High Five Grant for Moms: $5,000 semi-annual grant for mother entrepreneurs.

Grants for Black or Latina Women

13. Women of Color Grant Program: $10,000 or $20,000 grants for businesses owned by women of color.
14. Publish Her Business Impact Grant: $5,000 for women of color making a difference through their business.
15. Waves of Change: Comprehensive support including operating costs coverage for women of color.

Location-Specific Grants

16. Vanguard Accelerator: Grants and forgivable loans for Latina and Black women-owned businesses in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
17. Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation: Up to $10,000 for women entrepreneurs in Michigan.
18. StartHER Grant: $5,000 grants for women-owned businesses in Texas.
19. FoundHer Accelerator Program: $20,000 grants and support for women-founded businesses in Hawaii.

Grant Databases

20. iFundWomen: Database of grants from multiple sources with a universal application.
21. Hello Alice: Free platform offering grant applications and resources for entrepreneurs.

Grants for All Entrepreneurs

22. Freed Fellowship Grant: Monthly $500 grants for U.S. business owners.
23. National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant: Quarterly grants of up to $4,000 for NASE members.

These grants provide valuable opportunities for women entrepreneurs to secure funding, mentorship, and resources essential for business growth. By exploring these options and preparing strong applications, women can overcome financial inequality and propel their businesses forward.