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Grants for women entrepreneurs, startup funding for women, small business grants for women, mini-grants for women, in-kind support for women in business, enterprise grants for minority and BIPOC women.

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

Deadline 07/01/25

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible counties that work to promote education, health, and general civic or social betterment. Funding is also intended for disadvantaged women working as seamstresses or factory workers. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178713

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Research Related to the Commercialization of Technologies

Deadline 07/02/25

Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 184702

Tax Credits to Minnesota Individuals and Businesses Who Lease or Sell Assets to Beginning Farm...

Deadline 07/17/25

Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuition r...

GrantWatch ID#: 218503

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

Deadline 07/23/25

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. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930
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Grants to North Dakota Businesses to Promote Breastfeeding in the Workplace

Deadline 08/01/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203487

Grants to Saskatchewan Qualified Donees to Improve Pediatric and Maternal Health

Deadline 08/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 181330
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Award to a Kentucky Woman for Excellence in Contributing to Production Agriculture

Deadline 08/29/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 218238
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Fellowship to an Ohio African American Artist in Eligible Locations to Produce Visual Art Proj...

Deadline 09/02/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159776
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Fellowships to USA Women and Minority Ophthalmology MDs and PhDs for Glaucoma Research

Deadline 09/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 216053
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Grants to New York Female Entrepreneurs in Eligible Locations for Business Development Assista...

Deadline 09/30/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210627

Grants to Pennsylvania Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Development

Deadline 09/30/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 216780

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students to Promote Scientific Research Achievements

Deadline 10/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 194368

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Promote the Wellbeing and Advancement of Women

Deadline 10/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 175435
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Scholarships to Pennsylvania University Students to Participate in an International Leadership...

Deadline 11/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 182996

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American Artists to Develop and Expand Their Art...

Deadline 01/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177372

Fellowships to USA Individuals for Postdoctoral Polar Research

Deadline 02/02/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 212841

Financial Assistance to Massachusetts Women with Cancer for Basic Living Expenses

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 213759

Grants to Illinois Jewish Women in Eligible Regions for Financial Assistance During Unpaid M...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196662

Opportunity for Canada Women Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211668
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizations, CBOs, Leaders, ...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 218760

Grants to Virginia Women and Minority-Owned Small Businesses for Internet Commerce Development

Deadline Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164169

Grants to Kansas Single Mothers for Financial Assistance to Address Needs and Improve Life Cir...

Deadline Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205701

Forgivable Loans to Florida Businesses to Promote Retention and Relocation

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 204557

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Assist the Homeless, Individuals with Disabilities, and Women a...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 161639

Grants to New York Women and Girls Undergoing Cancer Treatment to Purchase Head Coverings

Deadline Ongoing

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 211070

Financial Assistance to New York Women Facing Challenges Due to Cancer

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211051

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Female Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Development

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA female entrepreneurs for business growth and development. The purpose of the program is to support women-owned businesses that focus on social impact and societal benefit. Participants will receive up to $25,000 in business support as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214433

Loans to Michigan Businesses in Eligible Regions to Assist with Expenses

Deadline Ongoing

Loans of up to $50,000 to Michigan businesses in eligible locations to assist with expenses. Funding is intended to provide capacity-building support to businesses that employ low-income workers and to businesses owned by minorities and women. Priority is given to busi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189458
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Women-Led and Black-Led Startups to Participate...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women-led and black-led startups to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. In addition to funding, participants will receive mentorship and vendor perks and will attend a reception at which they can pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205509

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont Nonprofits for Progr...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 164494

Grants to Utah Small Businesses to Foster Innovation and Economic Development in the Local Mar...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Utah small businesses to foster innovation and economic development in the local marketplace. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Women-owned businesses and businesses in rural regions are eligible to receive additional funding....

GrantWatch ID#: 208472

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms for Investigative Project...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 204815

Grants to New Mexico IHE Faculty Members to Enhance Education in Science, Technology, and Engi...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 182284

Grants to USA Physicians for Financial Assistance to Patients Seeking Breast Reconstruction Su...

Deadline Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215928

Financial Assistance to New Jersey Nonprofits and Small Businesses for Operating Costs

Deadline Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216436

Loans to Minnesota Businesses in Low-Income Areas to Enhance Business Development

Deadline Ongoing

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 costs ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 194842

Loans to Wisconsin Businesses in Eligible Locations for Business Growth and Job Expansion

Deadline Ongoing

Loans to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations for business growth and job expansion. Funding is intended to support disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, or veterans with disabilities. Eligible uses of funds include construction, lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 216670

Fellowships to California Individuals in Eligible Areas to Take Part in an Experience that Fos...

Deadline Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to California individuals in eligible areas to take part in an experience that fosters personal development. The purpose of the program is to inspire young women by enabling them to participate in a special experience. Fellowships are intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 197541

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Women in Eligible L...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to enhance the health and well-being of women in eligible locations. The applicant must be applying on behalf of a woman who is facing challenges, such as a sudden illness,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207534

In-Kind Grants to New York Artists in Eligible Locations to Promote Artistic Projects

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind grants of $1,000 in equipment rentals to New York individual artists and creatives in eligible locations to promote video production and artistic projects. Funding is intended to assist individuals who are seeking to develop and create projects that require res...

GrantWatch ID#: 206050

In-Kind Services to Oregon Businesses in Eligible Counties to Improve Financial Planning

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind services to Oregon businesses in eligible counties to improve financial planning. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance in financial analysis, identifying external funding sources, strategic planning, and aid in completing funding applications...

GrantWatch ID#: 204733

Grants to USA Female Engineering Students for Education Expenses

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA engineering students who identify as female for education-related expenses. Some applicants must schedule an interview before completing their application. Students studying at specific institutions of higher learning are encouraged to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 209196

Opportunity for USA Veterans with Disabilities to Participate in a Program to Develop Business...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 164524

Grants to California Small Businesses in Eligible Locations to Address the Impacts of COVID-19

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to California small businesses in eligible locations to address the economic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to be used towards business-related expenses, such as rent and lease payments, payroll support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206484
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Education, Environment, Community Enrichment, and Entrepreneu...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, schools, and public municipalities for programs in education, the environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that contribute to and positively impact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 152127

Grants to Michigan K-12 Teachers for Educational Enhancement Activities in Space Science and T...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 and grants of up to $400 to Michigan K-12 teachers for professional enhancement and instructional supplies in science and technology-related fields. Funding is intended to support attendance at workshops and conferences as well as the purchase of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 162081

Grants to Washington Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Washington businesses for structural improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of rebates, is intended to enhance structures that experienced damage or defacement to the street-side portion of their propert...

GrantWatch ID#: 211476
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Opportunity for USA Small Businesses to Participate in a Mentorship Program

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development assistan...

GrantWatch ID#: 195125
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Unions, and Service Providers to Train Peopl...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, high schools, IHEs, unions, and service providers to train people in the clean energy industry. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to prepare the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214246

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofit and For-Profit Developers to Increase Affordable Housing in E...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit developers for projects to increase affordable housing for low-to-moderate-income residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the renovation or construction of housing developments. Projects must take place and...

GrantWatch ID#: 201404
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