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Women-owned business grants

Grants for Women-Owned Businesses in 2026

This page separates women-specific awards from broad grants that women-owned businesses can also pursue. Check ownership rules, business age, revenue, fees, reimbursement terms, and the current official application window before choosing where to apply.

This page is curated from official source pages. GrantTrek does not guarantee eligibility, deadlines, or awards. Verify every opportunity with the funder before applying.

Quick facts

Last updated2026-08-14
AudienceWomen business owners and female founders
Verified grants5
Source ruleOfficial funder pages only

Selected grants

1
active Main Street General Business

WomensNet Amber Grant

WomensNet's official Amber Grant page says it awards a $10,000 Amber Grant each month, and one of the 12 monthly recipients receives an additional $25,000 Amber Grant.

Best for Women-owned businesses that want a recurring monthly grant to apply for.
Why it fits Amber is explicitly women-focused and has a simple recurring award structure.
Watch out Monthly applications still require current official deadline verification.
$10,000 monthly grant; one annual $25,000 grant for a monthly recipient Award range Monthly application cycle Deadline
2
active Main Street General Business

IFundWomen Universal Grant Application

IFundWomen by Honeycomb Credit presents an official grant application page for startups, small businesses, founders, and entrepreneurs to apply for grants and be matched with funding opportunities.

Best for Women founders who want to be matched with multiple grant opportunities.
Why it fits IFundWomen’s universal application is built around founders, startups, and small businesses.
Watch out The page is a matching path, not a single fixed grant with one deadline.
Varies by matched IFundWomen grant opportunity Award range Rolling universal application; individual grant deadlines vary Deadline
3
active Main Street General Business

Galaxy Grants for Women and Minority Business Owners

Galaxy Grants is a small-business grant program from Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3), for women and minority business owners. The official page lists a current $2,500 grant, a free application, and an October 31, 2026 deadline.

Best for Women and minority business owners looking for a current small award.
Why it fits The official page directly names women and minority business owners and lists an October 31, 2026 deadline.
Watch out The current award amount is modest.
$2,500 current grant Award range October 31, 2026 Deadline
4
active Main Street General Business

Boundless Futures Foundation EmpowHer Grants

Boundless Futures Foundation's EmpowHer Grants support female entrepreneurs age 22 and older whose U.S.-registered businesses are operating solely in the United States, earning revenue, no more than five years old, and built around social impact. Applicants may request up to $50,000 in reimbursed business support, with multiple grant cycles per year.

Best for Female founders with revenue-generating social-impact businesses.
Why it fits EmpowHer has detailed eligibility for female entrepreneurs and a meaningful maximum reimbursement request.
Watch out Applicants need a business plan, detailed budget, receipts, and must meet business-age and social-impact requirements.
Applicants may request up to $50,000 in reimbursed business support; grantees may also request up to $2,500 in Learning Grant funds Award range Multiple grant cycles per year; current deadlines are listed on the official application page Deadline
5
forecasted Main Street General Business

Halstead Grant for Emerging Silver Jewelry Artists

The Halstead Grant is an annual business-development award for emerging silver jewelry artists. The official page confirms the 2026 program, a $7,500 cash grand prize plus a $1,000 Halstead gift card, finalist awards, and a May 1 annual deadline; the current 2026 cycle is already closed, so GrantTrek tracks it as a forecasted recurring opportunity.

Best for Women jewelry artists and other emerging silver jewelry founders.
Why it fits Halstead is a practical example of a niche grant for a woman founder-friendly creative business category.
Watch out It is annual and currently forecasted, not open for the 2026 cycle.
$7,500 cash grand prize plus $1,000 Halstead gift card; finalists receive smaller cash and gift-card awards Award range Annual deadline is May 1; 2026 cycle has passed. Next cycle expected in 2027; verify with Halstead before applying. Deadline

How we selected these grants

  • The official source must support women founders, women-owned businesses, or female entrepreneurs.
  • Broad small-business grants are included only when useful as alternatives, not labeled as women-specific.
  • Forecasted programs must be clearly labeled.
  • Programs with fees, reimbursement rules, or social-impact requirements must include a watch-out note.

Important caveats

  • Some women-focused grants are reimbursement-based, monthly, annual, or matched to future opportunities.
  • Ownership percentage, age, business age, revenue, and social-impact requirements may apply.
  • Confirm current application status with the funder before spending time on an application.

FAQ

Are all grants on this page only for women-owned businesses?

Most are women-focused or founder-focused. When a broad grant is included as an alternative, the page labels it as broad rather than women-specific.

Can a new business apply?

Sometimes. Some grants are designed for startups or early-stage companies, while others require revenue, operating history, or a specific business age.

Which women-owned grant should I check first?

Start with the grant whose official rules match your stage. Amber and Galaxy are simpler to evaluate; EmpowHer can be stronger for social-impact businesses; IFundWomen is useful as a matching path.

Are women-owned business grants usually free to apply for?

Many are free, but not all grant paths are identical. Check the official page for fees, memberships, reimbursement rules, required documents, and application windows before applying.

Should I apply to broad grants too?

Yes. Women-owned businesses should not rely only on women-specific grants. Broad corporate, foundation, local, and industry grants can be a better fit when the project matches the funder goal.

Are the grants on Grants for Women-Owned Businesses in 2026 guaranteed?

No. A grant listing is not a guarantee of eligibility, funding, or approval. GrantTrek uses official-source evidence to curate options, but the funder controls the current rules and award decisions.

Why does GrantTrek include recurring or forecasted grants?

Some useful small-business programs open in cycles. GrantTrek includes recurring or forecasted opportunities only when the official source gives enough evidence to explain the status and caveats.

What should I verify before applying?

Verify the current deadline, applicant type, location rules, eligible expenses, award amount, application steps, reporting requirements, and whether registration or membership is required.

What if a grant on this list is closed?

Treat closed or forecasted programs as planning signals, not open applications. Check the official page for the next cycle and compare active alternatives before spending time on an application.