5 Small Business Grants for Women Entrepreneurs Open Right Now (July 2026)

Grant windows open and close fast. This list is verified as of July 1, 2026, ordered by deadline so you know exactly where to apply first. Every grant on this list is free to apply for. No entry fees, no membership requirements. If you missed last month’s list, find it here.

1. Changing the Game Grant

Deadline: July 31, 2026

Award Amount: Five grants of $20,000 each

Stanley 1913 and TOGETHXR launched the Changing the Game Grant to fund food and beverage businesses building elevated spaces where people can gather to watch women’s sports. Five businesses will each receive $20,000 in funding. Eligible businesses must be in the food or beverage space and demonstrate how they plan to make women’s sports the centerpiece of the experience. Funds can be used for buildout, equipment, programming, or operations.

Who Should Apply: Food and beverage business owners who are building or expanding a space where women’s sports takes center stage.

Apply Here: honeycombcredit.com/changingthegamegrant

2. Galaxy Grant

Deadline: July 31, 2026

Award Amount: $4,250

Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has awarded more than $420,000 to women and minority entrepreneurs since 2016, is offering a $4,250 grant with one of the fastest application processes in the space. The entire application takes approximately 30 seconds to complete, and no business plan or financial documents are required. The grant is open to women and minority business owners nationwide, from aspiring entrepreneurs still in the idea phase to established business owners looking to grow.

Who Should Apply: Women and minority business owners at any stage of business, from idea to established.

Apply Here: galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants

3. Her Agenda Breakthrough Grant

Deadline: September 18, 2026

Award Amount: $5,000

Her Agenda, the digital media platform built for ambitious women, awards a $5,000 Breakthrough Grant quarterly to a woman entrepreneur actively running a business. The application is straightforward and requires a description of the business and how the funds will be used. To be eligible, applicants must be subscribed to the Her Agenda newsletter, which is free. One winner is selected per quarter.

Who Should Apply: Women entrepreneurs currently operating a business who are subscribed to the Her Agenda newsletter.

Apply Here: heragenda.com/breakthrough-grant

4. IFundWomen Universal Grant Application

Deadline: Rolling — Apply Any Time

Award Amount: Varies by partner program

IFundWomen, now operating under Honeycomb Credit, runs a universal grant application that automatically matches women entrepreneurs with open grant opportunities from corporate partners including Visa, Unilever, American Express, and others. One application keeps you in the pool as new grants open throughout the year. Award amounts and eligibility vary by program, but the application itself is always free, and there is no deadline because the pool is ongoing.

Who Should Apply: Any woman entrepreneur who wants to stay in the pipeline for multiple grant opportunities without filing separate applications.

Apply Here: ifundwomen.com/grants/apply-for-grants

5. Skip Instant Grants

Deadline: Rolling — Awards Made Twice Weekly

Award Amount: Varies

Skip is a small business platform that awards instant microgrants twice a week to entrepreneurs across the country. The application is fast, the awards are small but consistent, and the program is built specifically for business owners who need capital now rather than in six months. Skip also offers resources, tools, and funding guidance beyond the grant itself, making it worth bookmarking regardless of whether the grant is a fit for your stage.

Who Should Apply: Early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners who need quick access to capital and are not yet positioned for larger competitive grants.

Apply Here: helloskip.com

A Note on This List

Every grant on this list is free to apply for. Bacon Magazine does not include grants that charge entry or membership fees. Deadlines and award amounts are verified as of publication but can change. Always confirm details on the official grant page before applying. For last month’s verified list, click here.