Women & Girl Services Grants

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing culturally responsive mental health care and wellness programs for African American communities in Indianapolis, focusing on maternal health, child wellness, and male emotional well-being.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Ohio focused on preventing sexual violence through evidence-based strategies and community action planning.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Greenwood County, South Carolina.

This program provides financial support for community-driven development projects led by individuals connected to the Peace Corps, focusing on initiatives that promote sustainability and address local needs both domestically and internationally.

This funding opportunity supports projects that foster educational, cultural, and technological collaborations between the U.S. and Qatar, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals focused on youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads that assist abuse survivors, particularly focusing on domestic violence and residential care for children.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to select state and Tribal courts to develop and implement secure electronic methods for serving protection orders, enhancing victim safety and court efficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government and nonprofit organizations to improve access to medical forensic examinations for sexual assault survivors through the development and expansion of specialized programs and services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for updating and improving resources that assist communities in developing effective Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner programs to better serve survivors of sexual assault.

This grant provides funding to organizations that help victims of domestic violence and their pets by offering shelter, housing assistance, and related services.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Miami County, Indiana, encouraging them to creatively showcase their community-focused projects through video proposals.

This initiative provides $10,000 in unrestricted funding to women entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are running for-profit businesses with a strong commitment to purpose and impact.

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), through its Office of Adult Career Pathways (ACP), is offering the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) Competitive Grant for State Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. The ACP supports Minnesotans facing barriers to employment by funding workforce training, wrap-around services, and educational programs that prepare individuals for family-sustaining wages, with a focus on eliminating racial disparities and increasing access to high-growth, high-wage jobs. This competitive grant program aims to encourage and assist women in entering high-wage, high-demand, and nontraditional occupations, particularly in skilled trades and STEM fields, thereby increasing representation and economic security for women. Funding totals $1.5 million statewide, with applicants eligible for up to $125,000 per year, or $250,000 total over the two-year period. Awards will be evenly split between SFY 2026 and SFY 2027. Funding must support activities aligned with WESA objectives, including recruitment, preparation, placement, and retention of women in nontraditional occupations; training and education; innovative outreach to girls and women; employer incentives; technical assistance; and supportive services such as childcare and transportation. Target populations include women of color, girls of color aged 16–17, women over 50, and low-income women, with priority given to programs serving women of color. Programs must focus on occupations meeting Minnesota’s high-wage, high-demand criteria or U.S. Department of Labor definitions for nontraditional careers for women. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, employers, labor unions, business or trade associations with 501(c)(6) status, secondary and postsecondary institutions, workforce and economic development agencies, registered apprenticeship programs, and state, local, or Tribal governments. All applicants must have a Minnesota physical location open to the public, be in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State, and—if nonprofit—hold a recognized tax-exempt designation and be in good standing with the IRS. Each organization may submit one proposal as primary grantee but may partner on other proposals. Applicants must be able to comply with DEED administrative requirements, use Workforce One for participant tracking, and follow applicable state and federal regulations. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF via email to ACPgrants.deed@state.mn.us with the subject “WESA Application – [organization name].” The deadline is 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Required forms include the cover sheet, narrative responses, work plan, budget, partnership chart and letters of support, conflict of interest disclosures, unemployment insurance account consent, nonprofit financial documents if applicable, and other attestations. Questions must be submitted in writing to Sarah Lee at sarah.lee@state.mn.us by August 21, 2025. DEED hosted an informational webinar on July 16, 2025, and recorded technical assistance sessions are available online. Proposals will be scored on a 100-point scale across seven categories: organizational capacity and experience, program description, implementation work plan, outreach and engagement, partnerships, performance and evaluation, and budget capacity. Reviewers will include DEED staff and community experts in workforce development, education, and relevant industries. Awards are expected to be announced October 8, 2025, with the grant term running from the date of execution through June 30, 2027. Grantees are expected to participate in onboarding, quarterly engagement sessions, evaluation activities, and monitoring visits, and to submit regular performance and financial reports. DEED may offer partial awards to ensure equitable geographic and community distribution of funding. Performance metrics will include job placements, wages, retention, and credential attainment. The grant also carries administrative requirements such as competitive procurement for large purchases, compliance with affirmative action and non-discrimination laws, and retention of records for at least six years. Contact Sarah Lee, ACP Program Coordinator, at sarah.lee@state.mn.us or 651-259-7307 for further information.

This annual award recognizes and supports mid-career individuals in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who are making significant contributions to feminist thought and activism through intellectual or artistic work.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit Tribal coalitions dedicated to addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Tribal and Native Hawaiian communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that empower women and girls through programs focused on education, economic stability, and health and wellness.

This grant provides financial support and resources to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are running socially impactful businesses and need assistance to grow and sustain their ventures.

This initiative provides funding to Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges and Universities to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking on their campuses.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to establish a center that provides innovative and comprehensive care for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, addressing critical gaps in clinical support and research.

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations focused on empowering women and promoting environmental sustainability within local communities.