Career & College Preparation Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Collaboratory Scholarships	Southwest Florida Community Foundation	Rolling	$1.2M
State	FY27 College and Career Transition Counselor Grant Application - Sixth Round	Education	Rolling	$5M
Foundation	Bexley Education Foundation Scholarships	Bexley Education Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation Fund Grant	The Community Foundation for Northern	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Career Academy Incentive Fund Grant	Iowa Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Muriel S. and Gordon A. Wilson Scholarship Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	OCCU Scholarship Program	Our Community Credit Union	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helen Hill Scholarship	Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Mariano and Maria Lampazzi Fiaschi Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Don and Elsie Sickafoose Educational Trust Fund Grant	Stark Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Tom Johnson Memorial Scholarship	Pikeland Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ronny J. Coleman Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Kimball Foundation Grant Program	The Kimball Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Innovation in Career Services Grants	Strada Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	$300K
State	Local College/Career Access Network (LCAN) Grant FY2027 Renewal	College Student Aid Commission	Rolling	$6M
Foundation	Act Six College Scholarship Program	Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Upward Bound Program	Suffolk University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FACF: Community Grants - Education Grants	Fremont Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Meatball Street Brawl Scholarship (Western NY Chapter)	New York State Restaurant Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Development Scholarship	Hill Country Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oakland Rotary Scholarship	Oakland Rotary Endowment	Rolling	$16K
Foundation	Philip B. Elfstrom & Peg Bond Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dell Scholars Program Grant	Michael & Susan Dell Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Teddy J. Purcell Memorial Scholarship	Faith Family Education Foundation Inc	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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