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$31.7M
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Change Happens Foundation Grant
Up to US $10,000
Chatlos Foundation Grant
Unspecified amount
COMO Foundation Grants
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Kalliopeia Foundation Grant
US $25,000 - US $250,000
MacFarlane Foundation Grantmaking
Unspecified amount
Moody’s Community Impact Grant Program
US $20,000 - US $200,000
PCC: Infrastructure Grants
Up to US $500
Pollination Project -Daily Grant Program
Unspecified amount
Qurate Retail Group: Community & Social Impact Grant
US $30,000 - US $400,000
Rotary Club: Global Grants
Unspecified amount
When Georgia Smiled Grant
Up to US $40,000
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grants
Unspecified amount
Scaife Family Foundation Grant
Unspecified amount
Mona Foundation Grant
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants
Unspecified amount
The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Grant
Up to US $75,000
AAUW: Community Action Grants - Project Support
Unspecified amount
TJX Foundation Grants
More than US $40,000
Versafund Grant Program: Impact Grant
Unspecified amount
Sparkplug Foundation Grant
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Looking Out Foundation Grant
Up to US $50,000
Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant
US $5,000
FAWCO Foundation: Development Grants
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Kathryn McQuade Foundation Grant
Mission
The Foundation was established in December 2013 by Kathryn B. McQuade, after retiring from 33 years of working in the business community. I was blessed to have been born into a loving middle class family. My father worked very hard to insure that all of his children were given an opportunity for a good education and my mother, “a stay at home Mom’ was always there for us. My world was safe and comfortable. My life is in stark contrast to how much of the rest of the world lives. I continue to read of the terrible injustices waged against women and children globally and hope that this foundation can provide them the opportunity and resources to succeed. We will support organizations that help us achieve our goal of Striving to make sustainable improvements in women and children’s rights education and welfare.
Kathryn McQuade Foundation Grant
The Foundation will make timely decisions on your grant request and provide clear communications on our expectations of reporting progress.
Women
The Foundation’s goal is to provide women assistance and provide them an opportunity to succeed. Assistance can take many forms, however our goal is to help them become self sufficient and enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and provide for their children. Access to education, job training and professional skills, even access to capital in order to build a business are possible ways we will consider helping women to succeed. Grant requests should focus on enabling the women to sustain financial independence.
We look forward to hearing of the many creative ways organizations are working on helping women succeed through out the world. To help women is to help their children and the communities they live in.
Children
Too many children in the US and across the world live in poverty and lack the access to education. Education and/or appropriate skills training are necessary to break the cycle of poverty and crime. While the assistance to women may take many forms, the foundation’s focus for children will target education and/ or skills training. The Foundation is open to many ideas on how to accomplish this goal and look forward to receiving proposals to help all children achieve their potential.
US $2,500 - US $20,000
Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation Grant
US $75,000 - US $150,000
Disability Inclusion Fund Grant
Up to US $100,000
Impact100 Global Veterans Awards
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Grants for women provide funding to support initiatives focused on education, entrepreneurship, and health. The following grants empower nonprofits to address gender disparities, promote economic independence, and advocate for women’s rights and opportunities worldwide.
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Find 91 funding opportunities for women-focused initiatives, with $31.7M available. Instrumentl simplifies the funding search by offering deadline tracking, customized filters, and actionable insights to promote gender equity and empowerment.
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Grant Insights : Grants for Women
Grant Availability
How common are grants in this category?
Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.
91 Grants for Women grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.
35 Grants for Women over $25K in average grant size
28 Grants for Women over $50K in average grant size
25 Grants for Women supporting general operating expenses
84 Grants for Women supporting programs / projects
500+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Women & Girl Services
300+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Social Justice / Human Rights
Grant Deadline Distribution
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Women?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Frequently asked questions
Nonprofits eligible for grants supporting women include organizations focused on women’s rights, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and education, as well as women-led businesses and advocacy groups dedicated to gender equity.
Grants for women typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 27.5% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Grants for women fund initiatives in healthcare, leadership, economic empowerment, domestic violence prevention, and education. These grants enable nonprofits to address gender disparities, promote economic independence, and advocate for women's rights. Funders focus on advancing gender equity, supporting women in business, and expanding social and economic opportunities globally.
Funding for grants for women varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $375 to a maximum of $22,500,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $17,500, while the average grant awarded is $446,977. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the $6.8 million in available funding, the majority of funds are provided by organizations such as the Women’s Funding Network, the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the Global Fund for Women, as well as corporate social responsibility programs that support initiatives benefiting women.
To improve their success rate, organizations seeking grants for women should consider the following in their proposals:
- Demonstrate measurable impact on women’s lives – Clearly stating the goals of the program and how they directly benefit women (e.g., increased economic independence, improved health, greater access to resources). Focus on concrete, gender-specific improvements, it is important to present clear, data-driven evidence of how the program improves women’s lives while showing the broader social and economic impact of those improvements.
- Align projects with funder priorities – Carefully review the funder’s guidelines, mission statement, and past grant recipients. Directly state how your project fulfills the funder’s objectives and explain how the funding will allow you to increase reach, improve outcomes, or expand programming for women. The goal is to demonstrate a clear and direct connection between the project’s goals and the funder’s mission, showing how the grant will amplify impact and align with long-term priorities.
- Collaborate with other women-focused organizations – Choose organizations that serve similar or overlapping populations and align with your mission. Focus on how the collaboration will strengthen both organizations and enhance services for women, and explain how the collaboration will continue to benefit participants and strengthen both organizations. The goal is to demonstrate how the partnership will expand capacity, improve outcomes, and create a sustainable support system for women.
Need help writing a strong funding request? Follow our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
Instrumentl simplifies the grant application process for women-focused nonprofits by offering an intuitive platform that helps nonprofits discover relevant funding opportunities, track deadlines, and analyze funder-giving patterns. The platform's automated alerts ensure users never miss a deadline, while detailed funder insights help organizations tailor their applications to align with grantor priorities. See how Oasis–A Haven for Women and Children cut their time spent on grant research by 83%.
