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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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