Women Grants

Grants to women are available from the government and private foundations and corporations. There is an endless variety of grant opportunities. This article will survey the field of women grants.

Government Grants for Women

Grants for College. There is a limited number of government grants available to individual women. Pell Grants, which are free government tuition assistance is the most common type of individual grant. These grants are available to higher education students based on their financial need. Women who are economically disadvantaged are eligible and have a high likelihood of winning a Pell Grant. University or college financial aid offices can help you apply for a Pell Grant.

Grants for Business Research and Development. There are grants for women in small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research grants. These grants are offered by 11 different federal agencies. These grants help a small business research and idea and product and investigate its commercial use. These grants are highly competitive, but are grants available to women. The SBIR government site (SBIR.gov) has more information on these grants.

Private Grants for Women

There are hundreds of grant opportunities from foundations and corporations in the United States. These grants are usually awarded to qualifying women who exhibit leadership, talent, or promise.

In the Arts field, there are several grant programs for women artists, writers, filmmakers, and performers. There are also small grant opportunities around International Women’s Day and other women centered events.

The Foundation Center (foundationcenter.org) is a clearinghouse for private grant opportunities. The site also provides guidance about grants to women and individuals. There are tutorials on grant writing, which will help an applicant make a compelling case for funding.

Grants for Organizations that Serve Women

There are federal, foundation and corporate grants for organizations that serve women. There is also funding available for women, children, and families. Typically, these organizations are non-profits with a mission that benefits women such as job training, childcare, education, domestic violence services, and many more.

To find grants for women serving organizations, the Grants.gov portal advertises federal grant opportunities. There are also grants on the State and local level, which can be found on the appropriate government web sites. Cash Assistance Benefits for Women

There is personal assistance available for women in need. This assistance is not a grant, but an entitlement that eligible women are automatically able to receive. To receive assistance such as cash assistance, utility assistance, rental assistance, food, health care, etc., a woman must apply to their local office. There is a government site devoted to helping women and men access benefits at Benefits.gov.