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$4.1M

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Grants for Women in California Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in California

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for California?

Grants are most commonly $145,539.

$145,539

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Grants for Women in California year over year?

In 2024, funders in California awarded a total of 256,564 grants.

2022 237,186

2023 236,635

2024 256,564

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Grants for Women in California given out in California, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Grants for Women in California changing over time?

Funding has increased by -1.38%.

2022 $34,364,756,699

2023 $37,770,770,141
9.91%

2024 $37,247,795,891
-1.38%

California Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, and San Mateo County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Los Angeles County	$10,841,756,858
San Francisco County	$5,409,542,294
San Mateo County	$5,358,878,304
Santa Clara County	$3,811,026,208
Alameda County	$3,749,322,182

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Best Grants for Women in California

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Women's Foundation of California Grant

Coaching Enhancement Grant - Division III

L.B. Research and Education Foundation Grant Program

Strategic Alliance Matching Grant - Division III

Coaching Enhancement Grant - Division II

Strategic Alliance Matching Grant - Division II

Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant - Division II

Women’s Catalytic Fund Grant

YWCA Clark County Chan Barnett Scholarship

Women of Worth Award

Zonta Club of Greater Sandusky High School STEM Scholarship Fund

Zonta Club of Greater Sandusky Nontraditional Students Scholarship Fund

College Women's Club Charitable Fund Scholarship

Cohen-Tucker Dissertation Fellowship Program

AAUW Branch and State Affiliate Community Action Grants

AAUW Community Action Grants

Emerge Grant

Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award - Personal Grant

Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship

Live Your Dream Awards