Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 841 active college prep grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund Scholarships	The Community Foundation Trust Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Operating Grants - Education	The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Swinton Scholars Fund Grant	Innovia Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $4K
Foundation	Kern Futures Scholarship	Kern Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hispanic League Scholarship Grant	The Winston-Salem Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth United Way RFP	United Way of South Central Michigan	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	¡HICA! Scholarship for Latinx Students	Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama	Rolling	$13K
Foundation	REF Grants at Work	Rockford Education Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) Preparing College- and Career-Ready Graduates Competitive Grant	South Carolina Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alexander Lauder W. Adams Estate Fund	Central Florida Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	North Star Scholarship	Community Foundation Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	George Von Tobel College Aid Fund	Nevada Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Opportunity Grants - Pathways	Douglas County Educational	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Promise Program	Parke County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Adam Driscoll Memorial Scholarship	Council Bluffs Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educated Workforce Pathway Planning Grant	Michigan College Access Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The McAllister’s Love Scholarship Grant	The R.O.S.E. Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wally Groom Agricultural Scholarship	Pikeland Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	J17 Scholarship Fund	City of Refuge	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Realizing the Dream Scholarship	Earlham College Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	CFMC Scholarships (General)	Community Foundation of Morgan County	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship	Education Forward Arizona	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Gloria Anderson Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Lawrence A. Sanders Scholarship Fund for Creative Writing Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies

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About college prep grants

College prep grants fund programs that help students prepare for, enroll in, and succeed in postsecondary education, with a focus on low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. The largest federal sources are the U.S. Department of Education's Federal TRIO programs (including Upward Bound and Talent Search) and GEAR UP. Private foundations and college-access nonprofits also fund advising, test prep, and transition support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What college prep grants are available?

College prep grants support college awareness, advising, tutoring, test preparation, financial-aid help, and summer bridge programs. The federal TRIO programs (such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services) and GEAR UP are the cornerstone funding sources, both administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Many private foundations and regional college-access organizations also fund programs that increase enrollment and completion for underserved students.

Which organizations fund college prep programs?

College prep is funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Education through competitive TRIO and GEAR UP grants awarded to colleges, states, and nonprofit organizations. GEAR UP grants are typically six-year matching awards that frequently go to states, while TRIO grants go to institutions and community organizations. Private funders, including foundations focused on educational opportunity and college access, supplement federal funding for advising and scholarship-readiness programs.

Who is eligible for college prep grants?

Eligibility varies by program, but federal college-prep funding generally targets students from low-income families and students who would be first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree. Grantees are usually colleges, universities, state agencies, school districts, and nonprofit organizations rather than individual students.

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