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Curated grants, funding and accelerators for women-owned businesses

Grants, funding programs and accelerators, gathered from corporate websites, newsletters and professional networks into one place. Check eligibility and deadlines, then apply directly through the organization offering them.

New Jersey Innovation Fellows Program

Offered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

  • Grant
Best for: Teams of three or more founders launching a new startup in New Jersey, where at least half are first-time entrepreneurs leaving a job to build it.

WHAT YOU GETUp to $400,000 in income-replacement grants
A $200,000 base award, plus $50,000 for each team leader (up to three) who is a woman, a person of color or a NJ college graduate. Paid quarterly over two years, with mentorship included.

Deadline: Dec 4, 2026, 5 PM ET · Open · $250 application fee

Apply on NJ Innovation Fellow Programs Site →

Galaxy Grant

Offered by Hidden Star (Galaxy of Stars), a nonprofit

  • Grant

Best for: Women and minority business owners at any stage, including people who haven’t launched yet.

WHAT YOU GET $2,500 grant. A free application that takes about 30 seconds. Winners are announced the week after the deadline.

Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 · Open · No application fee

Apply on Galaxy of Stars’ Site →

Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program

Offered by the Tory Burch Foundation

  • Grant

Best for: U.S. businesses at least 51% women-owned with $75,000+ in annual revenue that are ready to scale.

WHAT YOU GET A year-long fellowship plus a grant. Coaching, workshops and a community of women founders. Check the grant amount on their site.

Deadline: Nov 17, 2026 · Open · No application fee

Apply on the Tory Burch Foundation’s Site →

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