New microgrants for women every month

Microgrants that meet the moment

Microgrants for women from $100 to $5,000 — because we all need a little extra support from time to time.

QUICK, EASY, SECURE

How microgrants work

Our microgrant application is designed to be a straightforward app women can complete in just a few minutes. New microgrants drop monthly, curated to meet the everyday realities of women's lives at that moment. Our promise? We believe getting financial support should alleviate stress, not add to it.

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STEP 1: Apply in under 5 minutes

Tell us about yourself in just a few questions. No lengthy paperwork.

STEP 2: NFW reviews your application

Grant cycles close on the 22nd of every month at midnight PST. Applications are then reviewed by the NFW team.

STEP 3: Find out grant selection

Applicants are notified if their grant application was approved or not approved on the last day of the month.

STEP 4: Funds are sent securely

After you're approved for a microgrant, you'll be prompted to input the appropriate information, and your grant funds will be delivered immediately via a digital transfer.

APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1-22

October Microgrants

Money in your pocket to prioritize your wellbeing, build towards the future, and take a moment to relax.

Apply by October 22

$1,000 Wellness Fund

Get the care you need without stressing about what insurance will cover. Whether you're navigating menopause, your fertility journey, a chronic condition, or just looking to invest in feeling your best, this support is for you.

Apply by October 22

$250 College Application Fees

Don't let the fees hold you back from applying to your dream school. Focus on the future, and we'll take care of the application cost.

Apply by October 22

$100 Self-Care Day

You survived Back-To-School season and deserve a break. Take some you-time before the holiday rush begins, on us.

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Support when you need it.

Whether you're paying down expenses or taking the first step towards starting your own business, our microgrants are here to help. New grants open on the first of each month and typically fit within one of the following buckets:

$100-$500 MICROGRANTS

Everyday Support

No-drama financial support, both to steady the ship when something small threatens to knock you off course and to give your routine a boost of joy and ease.

$500-$2,500 microgrants

Get Ahead Support

Financial support that stabilizes and creates momentum. The kind of help that changes what’s possible by addressing what’s keeping you stuck or stretched.

$2,500-$5,000 microgrants

Build Something Bigger

Capital that unlocks growth, ambition, and ownership — so you can build the future you want for yourself and your loved ones.

FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

Microgrants are small-dollar grants ($100-$5000) designed to provide fast, flexible financial support that eases your every-day money stress, helps you tackle financial hurdles, and unlocks capital to improve your economic future.

The National Fund for Women provides microgrants to members whose needs match the grants we offer each month–ranging from overdue bills, to fun family outings, to seed money for your small business. NFW microgrants are open to any individual who is 18 or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. While we prioritize funding for women, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex and consider all eligible applicants consistent with our mission. NFW microgrants are intended for individuals to support their day to day life, we do not grant funds to organizations or companies.

Fill out our quick and easy application so we can get to know you and how you’ll use the funds. Our applications are designed to be low-barrier and completed in under five minutes. We want to alleviate pressure, not add to it!

Yes, you can apply for up to three grants in the same month. However, you can only be approved for one grant per month.

You can only apply for microgrants that address your own needs. A few times each year we will open nomination-only microgrants to pay it forward to women who may be hesitant to raise their hand or who aren’t yet part of our community. Keep an eye out for those opportunities!

MEMBER STORIES

Real women. Real impact.

“NFW represents an opportunity for women to form a meaningful collective, giving voice to what could be one of the most powerful interest groups in the US.”

MEMBERSHIP FUELS MICROGRANTS

Membership makes microgrants possible

Membership dues fuel our ecosystem of support, including monthly microgrants. Get relief for yourself while helping other women at the same time.

$15per year
  • Join women nationwide supporting one another for just $1.25 per month
  • Access to perks to save money where you already spend it
  • Surprise & delight giveaways at the Zero Dollar Store
  • Eligibility for microgrants to ease financial stress and build towards the future
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