Grants for Individuals - Women & Girl Services

This fund provides emergency financial support to Indigenous students in Montana to help cover urgent educational expenses and prevent interruptions in their studies.

This grant provides $8,000 to women with doctoral or professional degrees to support the preparation and publication of research manuscripts, particularly in STEM fields and gender equity issues.

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

This grant provides funding for research projects that address health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ women and girls, particularly focusing on underrepresented subpopulations.

This fellowship provides a yearlong, salaried opportunity for recent graduates and early to mid-career professionals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to gain experience in journalism, audience engagement, or product management while promoting diverse voices in media.

This program provides funding to neighborhood groups, schools, and nonprofits in central and northeast Columbia to support small-scale community improvement projects that enhance quality of life and foster community pride.

This grant provides financial support and business services to women-owned businesses across the United States, aiming to empower and promote their growth and sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to women composers in the U.S. for the development of new operas, promoting gender parity and cultural diversity in the opera field.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and resources to Native-controlled organizations and individuals for establishing intergenerational girl societies that promote safety, well-being, and community connection among Native American girls and women to prevent cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit individuals.

This program provides financial assistance to women in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties who are undergoing breast cancer treatment, helping them cover essential expenses like transportation, child care, and food.

This competition provides cash prizes, publicity, and networking opportunities for women-owned businesses in Frederick County, Maryland, at both the idea and growth stages.

This program provides funding to support postdoctoral women scientists in advancing their research and careers, while also promoting educational outreach initiatives to inspire young women and girls in STEM fields.

This grant provides financial support for innovative, women-led projects at Southern Illinois University that empower women students, faculty, and staff, enhancing their learning experiences and campus engagement.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in the Long Island Sound region to implement projects that restore and protect the environment, improve water quality, and engage communities in conservation efforts.

This funding initiative provides financial support to youth-led organizations focused on gender justice in the U.S. and its territories, specifically those led by young people of color, to address urgent community needs and mobilize quickly in response to challenges.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in low- and middle-income countries that are working to improve access to integrated diagnostic tools and services for diseases like tuberculosis and HIV, with a focus on community engagement and sustainable health solutions.

This grant provides financial support to women in southwest Michigan who have faced educational or employment barriers and are pursuing post-secondary education to achieve greater financial independence.

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to improve health education and access for women, trans individuals, and gender non-conforming populations in Albany County, addressing critical health disparities and promoting equity in healthcare.

This annual award recognizes and supports mid-career individuals in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who are making significant contributions to feminist thought and activism through intellectual or artistic work.

The StartHER Grant Program by Texas Woman’s University offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to women-owned startups in Texas, to be used for business-related activities such as purchasing equipment, marketing, and property improvements, with the aim of fostering growth and success in businesses that are five years old or less and meet specific eligibility criteria.