You don’t need to go viral to be worthy. You don’t need to over-explain your struggle to be seen. The This Woman Knows Grant exists to affirm women who are doing the work of building something meaningful.

Whether you’re starting something new or restructuring what already exists, this grant is for you. The This Woman Knows Grant is for entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives who are building—and doing it with clarity, care, and community.

No daily voting. No hardship competitions. Just space to tell us what you’re building and why it matters to you and your community.

Applications open May 1 and close May 31. The winner will be announced June 1. A new cycle opens every other month.

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Open to all women based in the U.S.

1. Grant Overview

The This Woman Knows Grant opens May 1 and is available to U.S.-based women who are entrepreneurs, artists, or creatives bringing their ideas to life. The application window closes on the 25th of each month, allowing time for review and community contributions.

This $500 microgrant is designed for women who are bootstrapping their dreams, navigating reinvention, or simply trying to make ends meet while bringing something meaningful into the world.

The winner will be announced June 1. A new grant cycle will open every other month.

Eligibility Note:
This grant is open to all women based in the U.S. It was shaped by the founder’s lived experience, but the opportunity is for any woman building something meaningful.

2. Application Question

Applicants will answer one question:

What are you building, creating, or reclaiming right now—and why does it matter to you and your community?

Optional: Applicants may upload a voice note or a visual to support their answer.

3. Core Philosophy

No essays. No trauma contests. No online popularity contests.

We trust women who understand what they need.

Powered by both TWK and the community, this grant is sustained through $15 application entries and $25 supporter contributions.