Grants & Funding

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8 opportunities open

Business$2,500

Mompreneur Seed Grant

Seed funding for businesses owned by moms, launching or growing. Includes a 6 week entrepreneurship cohort with Single Mom Network.

Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Eligibility: Single mothers with a registered business, or one about to be registered

Education$5,000/yr

Single Parent STEM Scholarship

Renewable scholarship covering tuition, books, and a laptop stipend for single parents entering technology fields.

Deadline: Oct 1, 2026

Eligibility: Single parents enrolled in an accredited technology or STEM program

HousingUp to $1,800

Stable Home Deposit Grant

Covers security deposit and first month's fees for families moving into stable housing, including SMN workforce housing.

Deadline: Rolling

Eligibility: Households led by a single parent signing a new lease, with qualifying income

Emergency AssistanceUp to $500

Family Emergency Bridge Fund

Grants with fast turnaround for utilities, car repairs, or medical costs that would otherwise destabilize the household.

Deadline: Rolling

Eligibility: Households led by a single parent facing a documented emergency

Childcare$300/mo for 6 months

Childcare Gap Grant

Bridges the gap between subsidy coverage and actual childcare costs so moms can keep working or finish a program.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Eligibility: Moms who are working or in school with a childcare cost gap after subsidies

Business$1,000

Community Kitchen Microgrant

For moms launching catering, meal prep, or packaged food businesses. Covers licensing, insurance, and first ingredient orders.

Deadline: Nov 1, 2026

Eligibility: Founders of food businesses in licensed shared kitchens

EducationUp to $3,000

Second Chance Education Fund

Tuition and fee support for moms restarting degrees or certifications, with priority for healthcare and trades programs.

Deadline: Aug 31, 2026

Eligibility: Moms returning to school after 5+ years away

General Support$250

Everyday Stability Award

A monthly award with no strings attached for whatever your household needs most: groceries, gas, school supplies, or a bill that buys you breathing room.

Deadline: Monthly drawing

Eligibility: Active SMN members; simple application

Applying for the first time? The Money Foundations course includes a walkthrough of grant applications, and Scholarship Advising offers free one-on-one help in the Resource Hub.