Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 853 active career & college preparation grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 412 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 853; from 498 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,000–$17K
Total listed funding: $57.4M; across 412 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 5; 82 with a published date

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Patrick & Amelia Williams Opportunity Fund St Croix Foundation for Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Patrick and Amelia Williams Opportunity Fund was established in 2018 by Junior Gaspard, a native of St. Croix and graduate of Central High School and John H. Woodson Junior High School, to honor his grandparents, Patrick and Amelia…	Not published	Up to $5K
Lundquist Fellows Program Partnership for Los Angeles Schools · Foundation Not published · $500 A year-long fellowship program founded in honor of Melanie and Richard Lundquist, co-founders of the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools.	Not published	$500
Erica Alexis Bell Memorial Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio.	Not published	Up to $4K
Roughrider Electric $1,000 Scholarship (Outside Service Area) Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Awards based on academic excellence, including:	Not published	$1K
Murdie Educational Scholarship Grant Four County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The Murdie Educational Scholarship, offered by the Four County Community Foundation, supports high school seniors and recent graduates from Dryden, Almont, and Imlay City pursuing degrees in human or animal health.	Not published	$1K – $4K
New York ProStart Scholarship New York State Restaurant Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Grants The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Grants focus on enhancing opportunities for K-12 students in Atlanta, emphasizing literacy instruction, afterschool, and summer programs.	Not published	Varies
The SEED Foundation Scholarship The Seed Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $12K Bridge the gap between financial aid and the full cost of college, including room and board expenses	Not published	$3K – $12K
Janie Chavis Lucas Scholarship Grant Cumberland Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more than 60 scholarship endowment funds created by local individuals, families, civic organizations, and corporations who want to provide a path to higher education for future generations.	Not published	Varies
Theo and Evelyn Yakel Scholarship Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We enable donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans.	Not published	Varies
MIIS Scholarship - Posner Center Community Posner Center for International · Foundation Not published · $10K Partnership between Posner Center and Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) that provides guaranteed scholarships for eligible community members.	Not published	$10K
Network Scholarship Fund Hope Ignites · Foundation Not published · $2K Provides critical financial assistance to Hope Ignites collegians to help them complete higher education with minimal debt.	Not published	$2K
Greater Texas Foundation (GTF): Islander Scholars Program Grant Greater Texas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Greater Texas Foundation's Islander Scholars Program offers financial assistance and support to Texas ECHS graduates transitioning to TAMU-CC.	Not published	Up to $2K
Curtis Severson Scholarship Center Point GA Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Support for college, technical school, or other pre-approved post-secondary education	Not published	Up to $1K
Seeds for Future Learning - Klimek Family Scholarship Alexandria Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Help students transition from high school to 2 and 4-year colleges	Not published	$500
AMVETS National Scholarship for Veterans & Active Duty Amvets (American Veterans) · Foundation Not published · $4K $4,000 scholarships awarded annually to veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military, National Guard, or Reserves.	Not published	$4K
John H. and Ruby M. Laurie Charitable Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The John H. and Ruby M. Laurie Charitable Scholarship offers a $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from Camdenton High School with a minimum GPA of 3.5.	Not published	$1K
Career Pathways Grant Program Edvestors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Career Pathways Grant Program, funded by Edvestors Inc., aims to enhance career readiness for Boston students through two key initiatives: FOCAL Grants and IDEAL Career Pathways Grants.	Not published	Varies
After School Out of School Time (ASOST) Grants United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.1M The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded United Ways of Central, North Central, and South Central Massachusetts funding to support ASOST programs since spring 2022.	Not published	$1.1M
Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Program Grants - Education The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies This program was created to provide support to small nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less that provide direct services to low-income individuals and families in Baltimore City.	Not published	Varies
Band of Angels College Scholarship Band of Angels Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Band of Angels offers a college scholarship for students (facing financial barriers, rooted in school band/orchestra participation) to help them continue in music.	Not published	Varies
PBC Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with…	Not published	Varies
Goals + Assists Scholarship Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education · Foundation Not published · Varies Postsecondary scholarship program for high school students pursuing various educational and career pathways.	Not published	Varies
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Listed by Unity Foundation of La Porte County · Foundation Not published · $900 Full tuition, four-year scholarship to Indiana colleges of student's choice, plus an annual $900 stipend for required books and equipment.	Not published	$900

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do career & college preparation grants award?

Of the 853 career & college preparation grants Grantable lists as of October 11, 2026, 412 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $17K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most career & college preparation grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc (16), The San Diego Foundation (13), Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (12), Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (10), and Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (9). In all, 498 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are career & college preparation grants due?

Of 853 grants listed, 5 accept applications on a rolling basis, 82 have a published upcoming deadline, 340 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 426 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 77% fall in January–March.

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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