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If you’re a woman building something — a business, a vision, a brand — you already know funding can make all the difference. Thankfully, opportunities exist, and this season is full of grants created specifically to support women founders.

I came across this amazing list shared by @amrahaliyu on Instagram, and it felt too valuable not to compile into a full blog post for the Queen Moremi community. Here are 8 grants you can still apply for — including deadlines, prizes, and direct links.

1. Amber Grants for Women

Prize: $10,000
Who it’s for: Women-owned businesses (new or existing)
Deadline: November 29th, 2025
Apply: https://ambergrantforwomen.com

One of the most consistent and accessible grants for women founders. Simple application, strong track record, and open to a wide range of industries.

2. HerRise Micro-Grant

Prize: $1,000
Who it’s for: Women of colour entrepreneurs
Deadline: November 30th, 2025
Apply: https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise/

Perfect for early-stage founders who need small but impactful capital injections to scale their ideas.

3. Free STEM Fund 2025 Grant

Prize: €15,000–€20,000
Who it’s for: Projects that support gender equity in STEM, safety, financial inclusion, and access to STEM
Deadline: December 1st, 2025
Apply: https://freestemfund.org

A great opportunity for women building STEM-focused solutions or community-driven STEM initiatives.

4. Kim Wall Memorial Fund

Prize: $5,000
Who it’s for: Women journalists, storytellers, and media creators
Deadline: December 7th, 2025
Apply: https://www.iwmf.org/programs/kim-wall-memorial-fund/

For the women shaping narratives, reporting truths, and telling the stories the world needs to hear.

5. GrowthGia Business Grant II

Prize: ₦1,000,000
Who it’s for: Nigerian entrepreneurs (CAC-registered)
Deadline: December 7th, 2025
Apply: https://growthgia.medium.com

A practical funding opportunity for Nigerian small business owners looking to scale or stabilise operations.

6. Momentum Grant (CHASM)

Prize: $25,000
Who it’s for: Women founders with early traction
Deadline: December 8th, 2025
Apply: https://clubchasm.com

Ideal for women who have validated their ideas and now need serious funding to move into expansion mode.

7. Hey Helen Grant

Prize: $10,000
Who it’s for: Women-owned businesses (both new and existing)
Deadline: December 30th, 2025
Apply: https://visionaries.co/helen-grant/

This grant is designed to uplift women at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey.

8. I&P Acceleration WE4A Program

Prize: Up to €22,000
Who it’s for: Women-led SMEs in Africa (green sectors, transition sectors)
Deadline: January 5th, 2026
Apply: https://ip-acceleration-we4a-program-2026

A major opportunity for women building climate-focused, impact-driven businesses across Africa.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to apply for funding, this is it.
Your idea is valid. Your business is worth investing in. And opportunities like these exist to help you grow.

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