[header] How to apply for small business grants for women [title] Search for grant opportunities that apply to your business. [step] It's important to look for grants that relate to your type of business. In general, there are two broad categories : [substeps] Grants for new businesses: if you are a start-up business, you should look into federal and private grants. 
Most government and private institutions offer grants ranging from $100 to $4 , 000. The us federal government has a total of 26 grant agencies, from agriculture to commerce, that offer funds to women entrepreneurs.