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Grants for women founders and entrepreneurs

Funding set aside for women founders, entrepreneurs and creators: non-dilutive grants you keep, most with a short written application and no equity given up. Bursary reads who you are and ranks the women-focused grants you actually qualify for, then drafts each application.

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5 programs · updated 2026-07-12
Amber Grant (WomensNet)
$10,000
Women-owned only (50%+); US/Canada; pre-revenue and idea-stage OK; $15 application fee; three $10K monthly + year-end $50K.
No company needed
IFundWomen Universal Grant
Varies ($10,000+ typical)
Women-founders only; one 10-minute application matches you to rotating partner grants; free.
No company needed
SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant
$5,000 to $10,000
Black women / Black nonbinary founders only; needs a registered business + intent to raise; apply by emailing sogal@iamsogal.com.
Needs company
Galaxy Grant (Hidden Star)
$4,250
Women and minority business owners only (any stage incl. idea); US-only.
No company needed
HerRise MicroGrant
$1,000 per month
Women only (incl. women of color), US-registered 51%+ women-owned business under $1M revenue; $15 admin fee.
Needs company
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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for grants for women?

Funding set aside for women founders, entrepreneurs and creators: non-dilutive grants you keep, most with a short written application and no equity given up. Bursary reads who you are and ranks the women-focused grants you actually qualify for, then drafts each application.

What grants are specifically for women founders?

Programs like IFundWomen, the Amber Grant and SoGal reserve non-dilutive cash for women and women-of-color founders, most of them pre-revenue friendly. Bursary ranks the women-focused grants you qualify for alongside the open-to-all pool.

How much funding is available?

Programs on this list go up to $10,000. Bursary ranks them by what you actually qualify for.

How many programs are on this list?

5 verified programs, re-checked continuously.

Is it free to apply?

Most are free to apply. Bursary reads the fine print and flags any program that charges a fee before you start.

Do I need a registered company?

Not for all of them. Bursary matches programs to your situation and tells you which require a registered entity and which accept individuals.

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