Grants for women
4 grants for women business owners are open right now. The next deadline is Saturday, Oct 31. 1 grant is coming up.
These programs name women among the business owners they support. Ownership, revenue and industry requirements differ by program.
Women-owned business grants and personal assistance
1 open listings here include individual applicants, but these programs support business activity. That does not mean they cover personal expenses or provide grants based only on being a single mother.
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Closing soon
3opportunities close within 30 days. The next deadlines are:
Due in October 2026
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Up to $2,500
Closes in 6 days
Due in November 2026
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Up to $100K
Closes in 12 days -
Up to $2,000
Closes in 23 days
Rolling or no fixed deadline
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Up to $5,000
No fixed deadline
Coming up
Applications aren't open yet. Check each grant for announced or estimated dates.
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Expected opening Oct 28, 2026
Next Generation Farmer Fund
National Young Farmers Coalition, supported by Whole Foods Market
$10K to $50K
Coming up
Check the recorded eligibility
Galaxy Grant
Women and minority business owners at any stage: aspiring, just starting or experienced. Free to apply (an optional paid Galaxy Plus membership exists but is not required).
Sephora Beauty Grant
US-based beauty CPG businesses (beauty, haircare, makeup, skincare, fragrance, bath and body) with $100K annual revenue, in business at least 1 year, and at least 51% owned by an underrepresented founder or team (including Black, AAPI, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, women and first-generation immigrant founders).
Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
A woman entrepreneur, 21 or older as of November 17, 2026, proficient in English and a legal US resident, who owns the largest or equally largest stake in and has a significant management role in a for-profit business from any industry that is at least 51% women-owned and controlled, generates at least $75,000 a year in revenue, and is formed under US law and operating in the US. No application fee.
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Questions
Are there open grants for women?
You can explore 4 open grants here. 3 grants close in the next 30 days. Check each grant to see if you can apply.
When is the next application deadline?
Galaxy Grant closes next, on Saturday, Oct 31. Check the official listing for the application time and requirements. Official program details.
Are these personal grants for women or single mothers?
These are business programs. An individual applicant category can include an aspiring business owner; it does not establish funding for personal bills. Being a single mother does not by itself meet a program’s business requirements. Check the purpose and full eligibility before applying.