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Grants for Women and Women-Owned Businesses

Women and women-owned businesses can access dedicated grant programs from federal agencies, state economic development offices, and private foundations. Programs range from SBA women-owned small business set-asides to foundation grants supporting women in STEM, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Top Grants for Women

12 grants relevant to women

12 grants on this page, worth up to $12.5M combined.

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal AssistanceBureau of Justice AssistanceUp to $600KNov 6, 2026
Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)National Institutes of HealthUp to $350KNov 6, 2026
Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)National Institutes of HealthVariesNov 9, 2026
OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention ProgramOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Up to $750KNov 9, 2026
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319Environmental Protection AgencyUp to $175KNov 9, 2026
FY 2027 COPS-OJP Constitutional Protections for Parents - A NASRO SRO TTA Invitational ProgramCommunity Oriented Policing ServicesUp to $3MNov 10, 2026
NIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)National Institutes of HealthUp to $350KNov 12, 2026
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)Institute of Museum and Library Services$50K - $150KNov 13, 2026
NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthUp to $750KNov 13, 2026
Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthUp to $6.3MNov 13, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions: Grants for Women

What federal grants target women-owned businesses?
The SBA's Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program provides federal contracting set-asides. SBIR/STTR programs track and encourage women-owned applicants. The Amber Grant awards $10,000 monthly to women entrepreneurs. State economic development agencies often have women-specific business grants.
Are there STEM grants specifically for women?
Yes. NSF has multiple programs supporting women in STEM including ADVANCE (institutional transformation), S-STEM (scholarships), and research supplements for underrepresented groups. Private foundations like the L'Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science program also provide direct funding.
Can women-led nonprofits access special grant funding?
Many foundations prioritize women-led organizations, particularly those serving women and girls. The Ms. Foundation, Global Fund for Women, and Mama Cash specifically fund women-led nonprofits. Federal programs focused on maternal health, gender equity, and women's economic empowerment are also available.

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