This Woman Knows Grant

$500 one-time microgrant; one winner per annual cycle

Runs annually; the 2026 cycle opened March 1 and closed April 30. Check thiswomanknows.com/grant/ for the next round.

AMOUNT

$500 one-time microgrant; one winner per annual cycle

AMOUNT

$500 one-time microgrant; one winner per annual cycle

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the 2026 cycle opened March 1 and closed April 30. Check thiswomanknows.com/grant/ for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the 2026 cycle opened March 1 and closed April 30. Check thiswomanknows.com/grant/ for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Program

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You qualify if you're a woman 18+ based in the U.S. working on a business, nonprofit, or creative endeavor.

Eligibility is broad—cisgender, transgender, and all women-identifying individuals are welcome. Nonprofits can apply too. There is a $15 application fee required.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Only one $500 grant is awarded per cycle, making this highly competitive.

Because a single winner is selected annually, odds depend entirely on the applicant pool size, which is not disclosed. The low barrier to entry likely attracts many applicants.

WHAT IT TAKES

Pay the $15 application fee and submit your application — 1–2 hours
Clearly describe what you're building and how the $500 will be used — 30–60 minutes
If selected, contribute a post, video, or creative share back to This Woman Knows — A few hours after winning

WORTH KNOWING

The funder explicitly says you do not need to share hardship or trauma—clarity of vision and purpose is what they're looking for, so a focused, concrete description of your project and use of funds is your strongest asset.

Apply on the funder’s site →

Amplify Your Brand Verizon Digital Ready

$17,000 in-kind (national cash grant listed at $10,000); awarded monthly, up to 10 winners per month.

Any U.S.-based for-profit small business owner 18+ can apply after completing two courses or events on the platform.

SR&ED Tax Credit (Scientific Research & Experimental Development)

Up to 35% of eligible R&D expenditures, claimed annually.

Canadian startups and small businesses doing R&D can claim back up to 35% of eligible R&D costs annually through their tax return.

Generation She Work at Startups

No cash award; placement into full-time roles at partner startups plus access to a private professional network.

Female-identifying individuals seeking full-time roles at tech startups can apply, globally, on a rolling basis.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

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