Women & Girls Grants

170 foundations$143.2M total annual giving$10K median grant36 states with funders

Discover 170 grantmaking foundations funding women & girls programs, with combined annual giving of $143.2M. The median grant size for women & girls is $10K.

Women & Girls Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

170

Total Annual Giving

$143.2M

Total Assets Under Management

$1.2B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

36

Total Grants on Record

6,236

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding women & girls that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)Award: $10K – $60K

Women & Girls of Color Fund

From Women's Foundation of Colorado

Leadership of women and gender-expansive people of colorGender equityRacial equity+4 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be led by a woman or gender-expansive executive director of color; be Colorado-based and Colorado-focused; be a nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization; and use a gender lens.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: Up to $50K

Francophone West Africa Funding Opportunity

From Womenstrong International

Financial resilienceIncome diversificationOrganizational capacity and resilience+3 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be led by women holding the majority of leadership positions; led by nationals based in the country of operation; have a local governing body representing the communities served; operate in Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal, or Togo; be registered locally as a nonprofit or equivalent; have an annual budget below US$1 million; have another donor or income source at application; provide locally led, gender-responsive services and/or advocacy for women and girls; be interested in strengthening financial and organizational resilience; be willing to participate in peer exchange and organizational strengthening; and have at least two staff or volunteers, with one or two representatives able to participate regularly in the Learning Lab and WomenStrong events.

Open nowCloses Dec 17, 2026Award: Up to $10K

Women's Giving Circle

From Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley

Women’s and girls’ life skillsPre-K through 12 educationEconomic empowerment+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be qualified as 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing with the IRS or similarly exempt government entities. Projects must address needs of women and girls in the stated service area. Capital campaigns, endowments, religious or political projects, fundraising events, general operating support, intermediary funding agencies, and scholarships are excluded.

Open nowRolling / open intake

General Grantmaking (requested grants & unsolicited gifts)

From Kaleta A Doolin Foundation

gender equitywomen and girls' healthwomen and girls' security+6 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations. The foundation states it funds nonprofit organizations through requested grants and unsolicited gifts.

Open nowCloses Feb 25, 2027

AAUW Branch and State Affiliate Community Action Grants

From American Association of University Women

Gender equityWomen and girlsCommunity programming+1 more

Who can apply: The scraped content identifies AAUW Branch and Affiliate Grants as an organizational funding opportunity. The quiz indicates possible eligibility for AAUW affiliates such as branches, state organizations, Tech Trek camps, and charitable foundations; detailed criteria are not provided.

Open nowCloses Feb 25, 2027Award: Up to $2K

Justice for All (grant-supported program)

From Iowa State Bar Foundation

legal career pathwayswomen and girlsyouth education+2 more

Who can apply: Collaborative event involving The Iowa State Bar Association, the National Association of Women Judges, and Des Moines Public Schools; funding for the annual Justice for All event.

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Largest Women & Girls Foundations

Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Inc

Austin, TX

Annual Giving

$7.9M

Total Assets

$2.8M

Median Grant

$70K

R24Local
MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$7.6M

Total Assets

$129.3M

Median Grant

$25K

R240National
GROVE ACTION FUND

LOS ALTOS, CA

Annual Giving

$4.2M

Total Assets

$16.7M

Median Grant

$55K

R24National
WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NATIONAL COUNCIL

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$2.8M

Total Assets

$12.8M

Median Grant

$169K

R240National
WOMENS WAY

Philadelphia, PA

Annual Giving

$634K

Total Assets

$4.6M

Median Grant

$10K

P83JLocal
AAUW ACTION FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$300K

Total Assets

$649K

Median Grant

$300K

R24Local
CITY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS INC

ITHACA, NY

Annual Giving

$71K

Total Assets

$1.6M

Median Grant

$5K

P83ZLocal
WOMAN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION INC

MIAMI SHORES, FL

Annual Giving

$44K

Total Assets

$1.6M

Median Grant

$7K

P83Local

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Where Women & Girls Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

27

Total Giving

$8.3M

New YorkView all
Foundations

16

Total Giving

$28.8M

Foundations

15

Total Giving

$12.2M

FloridaView all
Foundations

12

Total Giving

$1.3M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

8

Total Giving

$35.5M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

8

Total Giving

$500K

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

6

Total Giving

$4.9M

ArizonaView all
Foundations

6

Total Giving

$11.2M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

6

Total Giving

$912K

GeorgiaView all
Foundations

6

Total Giving

$2.6M

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

5

Total Giving

$588K

DelawareView all
Foundations

4

Total Giving

$782K

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

4

Total Giving

$1.6M

OklahomaView all
Foundations

4

Total Giving

$2.1M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

4

Total Giving

$569K

Types of Foundations in Women & Girls

Independent Foundation52 (30.6%)

$12.5M in annual giving

Family Foundation42 (24.7%)

$19M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit15 (8.8%)

$37.8M in annual giving

Womens Fund11 (6.5%)

$9.4M in annual giving

Requires Review6 (3.5%)

$0 in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation6 (3.5%)

$515K in annual giving

Corporate Foundation5 (2.9%)

$1.2M in annual giving

Other33 (19.4%)

$62.7M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Women & Girls

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

46%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

54%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Women & Girls foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 46% of Women & Girls foundations actively fund new organizations, and 54% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Women & Girls Grants

How many foundations fund women & girls?
There are 170 grantmaking foundations that fund women & girls programs across 36 states.
What is the median grant size for women & girls?
The median grant from foundations funding women & girls is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest women & girls foundations?
The largest foundations funding women & girls by annual giving include Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Inc, MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC, GROVE ACTION FUND, with combined giving of $19.7M.
Which states have the most women & girls funders?
The states with the most women & girls foundations are California (27), New York (16), Texas (15). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find women & girls grants for my nonprofit?
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